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The skills company secretaries need to progress into senior roles

  • Posted July 28, 2026
Contents Share Key insights The company secretary role has always sat close to the boardroom, but the expectations placed on the function have changed considerably. Strong technical governance expertise remains essential, but it is no longer enough on its own. Today’s company secretaries are expected to help boards navigate regulation, stakeholder pressure, ESG scrutiny, technology […]
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A career shift into risk and compliance in UK law firms: what lawyers need to know

  • Posted May 18, 2026
Contents Key insights We’re seeing a clear shift across the UK legal market: more lawyers are actively exploring moves into risk and compliance roles within law firms, with growing interest in long-term compliance careers. This isn’t limited to one practice area or level of seniority; we are seeing interest from associates through to general counsel. […]
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Why financial services risk and change contractors benefit from a hybrid Netherlands-Europe work model

  • Posted November 27, 2025
Financial services risk and change contractors across Europe are increasingly drawn to Dutch based companies for good reason. The Netherlands requires key talent for financial services, insurance and regulatory projects, offering opportunities to work on high-impact assignments without committing to full-time relocation. One model gaining traction is working two days in the Netherlands and three […]

Example interview questions for risk and compliance interviews

  • Posted October 14, 2025
As a risk and compliance professional, it’s essential to understand the company’s regulatory and risk environment and ensure you’re positioned to contribute meaningfully to its ongoing efforts. During your interview, asking thoughtful, well-placed questions will help you gauge the company’s commitment to compliance, its approach to risk management, and the level of support available to […]
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Example interview question examples for Company Secretarial interviews

  • Posted October 9, 2025
In a company secretary role, it’s essential to understand the organisation’s governance framework and regulatory obligations and ensure you’re equipped to contribute meaningfully to its continued compliance and ethical standards. During your interview, asking well-considered questions will help you assess the company’s commitment to good governance, board effectiveness and support for the secretariat function. These […]
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How Data Protection Officers can become Chief Privacy Officers

  • Posted September 29, 2025
The evolving role of privacy leadership in the UK and Europe As organisations in the UK and Europe face new challenges around artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and stricter privacy laws such as the GDPR, the role of privacy leaders is changing rapidly. For many professionals, the next step in their data protection career path is moving […]

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