Senior Manager, Gov Advisory, Law, London

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UK Entity Compliance & Governance Senior Manager, London – 6 month FTC   The opportunity   EY’s Entity Compliance & Governance (“ECG”) team are looking for a Senior Manager to join our dynamic team of experienced company secretaries. This is a great opportunity to become part of a global professional services firm, work with a variety of clients on exciting projects, and develop your management and leadership skills.  You will engage with a diverse range of well-known clients and interact with key senior stakeholders, providing you with invaluable exposure and networking opportunities.   We support our clients to achieve their governance, compliance and business objectives, your role will involve building relationships with those clients and managing a team to deliver exceptional company secretarial advice and client service. You will have strong company secretarial skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders.   Your key responsibilities

Be a go-to expert for all company secretarial matters, providing advice and answering queries for our clients and developing our team of junior company secretaries. Manage and coordinate company secretarial projects across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local regulations. Management and deliver governance advisory projects, including:

Secretariat operational effectiveness reviews Corporate governance frameworks Board effectiveness reviews Advice on subsidiary governance requirements and ad hoc projects

Collaborate with EY’s local offices to deliver consistent and high-quality company secretarial advice and documentation. Help develop our company secretarial business through networking both within EY and with external clients. Conduct research on corporate governance topics and assist in addressing client enquiries. Work alongside senior team members and our broader EY Law on various projects, including international business reorganisations. Supervision and development of team members. Development of thought leadership relating to corporate governance matters. Board meeting support.  Secondments into clients where short-term, experienced interim support is needed, allowing us to both support our clients and develop relationships.

Skills and attributes for success

A proactive and self-motivated attitude, taking ownership of tasks and time management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with individuals at all levels. A keen eye for detail and a well-organised approach to work. Ability to prioritise tasks and thrive under pressure. Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a comfort in working with numerical information. A diplomatic approach and confidence in supporting junior and senior colleagues. Team-oriented mindset with integrity and discretion in handling confidential information. A commercial perspective.

To qualify for the role you must

Be CGI/ICSA qualified Have experience of managing &/or developing staff

Ideally, you’ll also have

Experience working in a professional services firm

Key Relationships   In this collaborative role, you will build effective relationships with:

Team Members : Join a friendly and welcoming team that values collaboration and support, fostering a positive work environment. Clients:  Work with a diverse range of clients, including FTSE 100/250 companies and fast-growing private firms, broadening your skills and knowledge. Local Offices:  Interact with EY colleagues across 150+ countries worldwide. Internal Teams:  Collaborate with legal, tax, and finance teams to gain insights into EY's comprehensive services.