{"id":123660,"date":"2026-07-28T15:06:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T15:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/?p=123660"},"modified":"2026-08-04T09:31:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T09:31:23","slug":"the-skills-company-secretaries-need-to-progress-into-senior-roles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/career-advice\/the-skills-company-secretaries-need-to-progress-into-senior-roles\/","title":{"rendered":"The skills company secretaries need to progress into senior roles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0fbd6134 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns single-post__columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ed55936 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column single-post__columns__column--nav is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" 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class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-contents\" data-level=\"2\">Contents<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-company-secretaries-are-moving-closer-to-the-board\" data-level=\"2\">Why company secretaries are moving closer to the board<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-skills-that-are-becoming-increasingly-valuable\" data-level=\"2\">The skills that are becoming increasingly valuable<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-company-secretaries-are-being-assessed-for-senior-roles\" data-level=\"2\">How company secretaries are being assessed for senior roles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-esg-technology-and-stakeholder-expectations-are-expanding-the-role\" data-level=\"2\">ESG, technology and stakeholder expectations are expanding the role<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-some-company-secretaries-progress-faster-than-others\" data-level=\"2\">Why some company secretaries progress faster than others<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-company-secretaries-can-strengthen-their-strategic-profile\" data-level=\"2\">How company secretaries can strengthen their strategic profile<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-future-of-the-company-secretary-profession\" data-level=\"2\">The future of the company secretary profession<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group single-post__share-desktop is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d7a70935 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained block-visibility-hide-medium-screen block-visibility-hide-small-screen\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 id=\"h-share\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\">Share<\/h3>\n\n\n\t<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-normal-icon-size is-style-branded\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wp-block-social-links__item wp-social-link 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LinkedIn<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column toc-scope single-post__columns__column--content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-1-10-background-color has-brand-2-40-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"h-key-insights\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\">Key insights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Company secretaries are becoming board-level advisers<\/strong>: the role is moving beyond governance process and into strategic decision-making.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technical expertise is no longer enough<\/strong>: senior progression now depends on commercial awareness, influence and stakeholder management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ESG and technology are reshaping the profession<\/strong>: boards need governance professionals who can support reporting, AI adoption and wider risk oversight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employers are assessing impact, not just responsibilities<\/strong>: candidates need to show how they have improved governance, influenced decisions or supported change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visibility matters for career progression<\/strong>: board exposure, strategic projects and strong senior relationships can help company secretaries move into leadership roles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/company-secretarial-jobs\/\">company secretary role<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today\u2019s company secretaries are expected to help boards navigate regulation, stakeholder pressure, ESG scrutiny, technology adoption and increasingly complex corporate structures. They are simply not ensuring meetings run smoothly or that statutory obligations are met. They are helping boards make better decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This evolution is creating signification opportunities for governance professionals. Those who can move beyond process and demonstrate commercial awareness, strategic thinking and influence at senior levels are increasingly well positioned for progression. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-company-secretaries-are-moving-closer-to-the-board\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-634f012af758d4b8af2a21ae57ae25fb\">Why company secretaries are moving closer to the board<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company secretary has traditionally been viewed as the guardian of governance process. That\u00a0remains\u00a0a fundamental part of the role, but the most effective professionals are now doing much more than ensuring compliance.\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br>Boards are\u00a0operating\u00a0in a more complex environment. Regulatory requirements are more detailed, stakeholder expectations are higher and decisions are being made under greater scrutiny. This has changed the way governance support is valued.\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br>A strong company secretary is now expected to interpret what regulation means in practice, not simply\u00a0identify\u00a0what the rules say. They help boards understand risk, weigh competing\u00a0priorities\u00a0and make decisions that are both compliant and commercially sound.\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br>As a result, company secretaries are becoming trusted advisers to Chairs, CEOs and boards. They sit at the centre of governance, leadership and stakeholder relationships, often providing valuable insights into how decisions are made and where risks may emerge.<br>\u00a0<br>The professionals who add the greatest value are those who can shape discussions, challenge constructively and\u00a0provide\u00a0practical advice rather than simply administer governance processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-skills-that-are-becoming-increasingly-valuable\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ac853c210e6902cad4a2d51be1b03bd9\">The skills that are becoming increasingly valuable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technical&nbsp;governance&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;remains&nbsp;the foundation of the role, but many governance professionals are discovering that career progression increasingly depends on a broader skill set.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Skills that are becoming increasingly valuable include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Commercial awareness<\/strong> \u2013 understanding the organisation\u2019s strategy,&nbsp;priorities&nbsp;and challenges&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Board-level confidence<\/strong> \u2013 building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Influencing skills<\/strong> \u2013 guiding discussions and advising on sensitive issues&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stakeholder management<\/strong> \u2013 managing relationships across the board, executive team,&nbsp;regulators&nbsp;and shareholders&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic thinking<\/strong> \u2013 understanding how governance supports long-term organisational success&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technology awareness<\/strong> \u2013 recognising how digital tools and AI can improve governance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ESG knowledge<\/strong> \u2013 supporting boards on sustainability,&nbsp;reporting&nbsp;and stakeholder expectations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strongest governance professionals combine technical credibility with the ability to communicate clearly, build&nbsp;trust&nbsp;and contribute to broader organisational objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-company-secretaries-are-being-assessed-for-senior-roles\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e9773a98ef9a7bbd8c6b569b04f2a553\">How company secretaries are being assessed for senior roles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As\u00a0expectations evolve, so does the way governance professionals are evaluated for more senior positions.\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br>Increasingly, organisations want to understand not only what candidates have done, but the impact they have had. Many of the\u00a0qualities\u00a0employers look for are explored in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/career-advice\/example-interview-question-examples-for-company-secretarial-interviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">company secretarial interview\u00a0questions,<\/a>\u00a0which looks at the types of questions candidates can expect during the recruitment process.\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br>For example, governance professionals may be asked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How have you influenced board-level decision-making?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When have you challenged senior stakeholders&nbsp;constructively?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How have you helped a board manage risk or navigate uncertainty?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What role have you played in ESG governance or reporting?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How have you improved governance processes or introduced&nbsp;new technology?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means company secretaries should think carefully about how they communicate their experience.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Rather than focusing solely on responsibilities, it is often more effective to&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;outcomes. Examples might include improving the quality of board reporting, supporting a governance transformation project, advising directors during a&nbsp;transaction&nbsp;or introducing governance technology that improved efficiency and oversight.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Alongside preparing strong examples, our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/career-advice\/career-progression\/how-to-excel-in-your-legal-job-interview-five-interview-tips-for-securing-your-next-role\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interview preparation for legal, risk and compliance roles<\/a>&nbsp;guide offers practical advice on presenting your experience with&nbsp;confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-esg-technology-and-stakeholder-expectations-are-expanding-the-role\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-515b4b09bc3a5d3d743248c15e947492\">ESG, technology and stakeholder expectations are expanding the role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several major trends are influencing the future of the profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-esg-and-stakeholder-accountability\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e1d0b07ea568357e9c925e620a17b635\">ESG and stakeholder accountability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ESG considerations have become a regular feature of board discussions. Company secretaries are often heavily involved in supporting governance structures,&nbsp;disclosures&nbsp;and reporting processes.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>This has broadened the role beyond traditional governance activities and increased interaction with investors,&nbsp;regulators&nbsp;and wider stakeholder groups.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>For governance professionals looking to progress, ESG experience can provide valuable exposure to strategic discussions and complex stakeholder considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-technology-and-ai\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c0537dba611efa22a1c642c77b0dbbc7\">Technology and AI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technology is also reshaping governance. Board portals, entity management systems, workflow\u00a0technology\u00a0and AI tools are changing how information is prepared,\u00a0managed\u00a0and shared, a trend we explore further in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/market-insight\/ai-in-corporate-governance-how-uk-ftse-boards-and-company-secretarial-teams-are-adopting-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI in corporate governance: how UK FTSE boards and company secretarial teams are adopting it.<\/a>\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br>While governance professionals are not expected to become technology specialists, understanding how AI can be governed alongside wider governance processes is becoming increasingly important. The guidance set out in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cgi.org.uk\/resources\/guidance-notes\/corporate\/governing-ai-use-in-your-organisation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">governing AI use in your organisation<\/a>\u00a0highlights practical considerations for boards and governance teams as AI adoption continues to grow.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those who can combine governance&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;with an understanding of technology-enabled decision-making are likely to stand out in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-some-company-secretaries-progress-faster-than-others\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eff48032a337744271d3aa306e8706d5\">Why some company secretaries progress faster than others<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experience is important, but experience alone does not always lead to progression.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>The professionals who often move into senior company secretarial and governance leadership roles are those who actively seek opportunities to expand their impact.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Common characteristics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking ownership of strategic projects&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seeking exposure to boards and committees&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing commercial understanding&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting ESG and organisational change initiatives&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving improvements to governance processes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrating confidence when advising senior leaders&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In&nbsp;many cases, progression is linked less to technical&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;and more to visibility,&nbsp;influence&nbsp;and business understanding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-company-secretaries-can-strengthen-their-strategic-profile\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61162a5e44d680a8fafbf9862c2f979a\">How company secretaries can strengthen their strategic profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For&nbsp;governance professionals looking to develop their careers, there are several practical ways to build strategic experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-seek-greater-board-exposure\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cfb04cff0c95412acb9a1d69d35db41d\">Seek greater board exposure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for opportunities to present governance issues directly to directors and committees rather than solely supporting meetings behind the scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-develop-commercial-awareness\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ff5b4664d68791ff30296cc354d20cac\">Develop commercial awareness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take time to understand the organisation\u2019s strategy, financial&nbsp;performance&nbsp;and wider business objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-get-involved-in-esg-initiatives\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-667b136992b7b054a9b2d18956efc76f\">Get involved in ESG initiatives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporting governance and reporting projects can provide valuable experience and board visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-lead-process-improvements\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ba8304d9d7f37380b263328e8b844936\">Lead process improvements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identify opportunities to improve governance effectiveness, reporting quality or decision-making processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-increase-your-technology-knowledge\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d8a7f9833f6dfbf93cb1a745ddcb534b\">Increase your technology knowledge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Become familiar with governance technology, data&nbsp;management&nbsp;and emerging AI applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-focus-on-outcomes\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-72571775a1833a9ab48f681baee04daf\">Focus on outcomes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When discussing your experience, show how your work influenced decisions, reduced&nbsp;risk&nbsp;or improved governance rather than simply describing your responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-future-of-the-company-secretary-profession\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-83a6628581a270a22cfb11c52c763f40\">The future of the company secretary profession<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;company secretary role will continue to evolve as boards face greater complexity, increased stakeholder&nbsp;scrutiny&nbsp;and growing expectations around governance.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Technical&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;will remain critical, but the professionals most likely to succeed will be those who combine governance knowledge with commercial awareness, strong&nbsp;stakeholder&nbsp;relationships&nbsp;and the confidence to influence decision-making.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>For governance professionals, the opportunity is clear. The role is no longer defined solely by compliance. Increasingly, it is about helping organisations navigate&nbsp;complexity, make better&nbsp;decisions&nbsp;and deliver long-term success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column single-post__columns__column--related is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-people is-style-v2\" id=\"block_510d721f2d9a8648ce599a71198cd2bc\" data-total=\"1\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Author<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow eyebrow-group__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hd-block-people__button button wp-block-button__link eyebrow-group__link\" href=\"#\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--people\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--person post-115993 hd_person type-hd_person status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry 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class=\"card__email\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--email\" href=\"mailto:zarynapirverdi@taylorroot.com\">zarynapirverdi@taylorroot.com<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__tel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--tel\" href=\"tel:+442073322450\">+44 207 332 2450<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__linkedin\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/zaryna-pirverdi-412ab8153\/\">Connect<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-jobs is-style-v2 alignwide\" id=\"block_61d7f3e39750ca912eb483e43a87283e\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:0;\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Jobs<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow eyebrow-group__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hd-block-jobs__button button wp-block-button__link eyebrow-group__link\" href=\"#\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--jobs\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--job post-124645 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_61d7f3e39750ca912eb483e43a87283e-job-124645\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/job\/residential-property-senior-associate-5-pqe-124645\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Law firm<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_region\">London<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_published\">Posted 2 days ago<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Residential Property Senior Associate 5+ PQE<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Senior Associate &#8211; Residential Property (5+ PQE) About the Firm&#8230;<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Posted 2 days ago<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Find out more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-124613 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry job_position_featured\" id=\"block_61d7f3e39750ca912eb483e43a87283e-job-124613\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/job\/interim-legal-counsel-fmcgretail-124613\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Retail<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Fixed term contract<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_region\">London<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_published\">Posted 2 days ago<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Interim Legal Counsel &#8211; FMCG\/Retail<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">A leading consumer brands business is seeking a commercially minded&#8230;<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Posted 2 days ago<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Find out more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-124587 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_61d7f3e39750ca912eb483e43a87283e-job-124587\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/job\/corporate-senior-associate-6-pqe-124587\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Law firm<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_region\">Southeast<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_published\">Posted 3 days ago<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Corporate Senior Associate 6+ PQE<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Senior Associate &#8211; Corporate (6+ PQE) About the Firm A&#8230;<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Posted 3 days ago<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Find out more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-124549 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry job_position_featured\" id=\"block_61d7f3e39750ca912eb483e43a87283e-job-124549\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/job\/litigation-roles-bermuda-and-cayman-islands-124549\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_region\">Bermuda<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_published\">Posted 3 days ago<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Litigation roles &#8211; Bermuda and Cayman Islands<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">We have been briefed on some exciting Insolvency and Litigation&#8230;<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Posted 3 days ago<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Find out more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-124544 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry job_position_featured\" id=\"block_61d7f3e39750ca912eb483e43a87283e-job-124544\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/job\/corporate-ma-roles-cayman-islands-and-bermuda-124544\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_region\">Cayman Islands<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_published\">Posted 3 days ago<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Corporate M&amp;A roles &#8211; Cayman Islands and Bermuda<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">We have been briefed on some very exciting Corporate opportunities&#8230;<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Posted 3 days ago<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Find out more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-124518 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_61d7f3e39750ca912eb483e43a87283e-job-124518\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/job\/legal-counsel-124518\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Telecommunications<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_region\">London<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_published\">Posted 4 days ago<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Legal Counsel<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Legal Counsel | 4-7 PQE | London Our client is&#8230;<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Posted 4 days ago<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Find out more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-124489 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry job_position_featured\" id=\"block_61d7f3e39750ca912eb483e43a87283e-job-124489\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/job\/asset-finance-associate-0-1-pqe-paris-124489\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Law firm<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_region\">Paris<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_published\">Posted 4 days ago<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Asset Finance Associate (0-1 PQE) &#8211; Paris<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Asset Finance Associate (0-1 PQE) &#8211; Paris International Law Firm&#8230;<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span 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https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Detail_Close-up-of-hand-gesture_GettyImages-629293208-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">The skills company secretaries need to progress into senior roles<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">July 28, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">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\u2019s company secretaries are expected to help boards navigate regulation, stakeholder pressure, ESG scrutiny, technology [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-122036 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-general-counsel category-in-house category-private-equity tag-new_in-house-career-advice hd_author-joyce-toeset\" id=\"block_8ceaa77ed91d8d69e603412a5276aa2e-job-122036\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/market-insight\/in-house\/public-private-or-pe-backed-business-whats-the-difference-for-a-gc-in-europe\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Detail_Woman-standing-smiling-at-audience_iStock-1408304047-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Woman standing smiling in front of an audience\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Detail_Woman-standing-smiling-at-audience_iStock-1408304047-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Detail_Woman-standing-smiling-at-audience_iStock-1408304047-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Detail_Woman-standing-smiling-at-audience_iStock-1408304047-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Detail_Woman-standing-smiling-at-audience_iStock-1408304047-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Public,\u00a0private\u00a0or PE-backed business:\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0the difference for a GC in Europe?\u00a0<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">June 26, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights &nbsp; The title may stay the same, but the role of a general counsel can look\u00a0very different\u00a0depending on ownership structure. A GC\u00a0operating\u00a0within a listed multinational faces\u00a0a very different\u00a0set of expectations to one supporting a founder-led\u00a0private business\u00a0or a private equity-backed portfolio company.\u00a0 Across Europe, these differences are becoming more pronounced as organisations [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-122013 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-in-house tag-new_in-house-career-advice tag-new_in-house-hiring-advice hd_author-sinead-flanagan\" id=\"block_8ceaa77ed91d8d69e603412a5276aa2e-job-122013\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/market-insight\/in-house\/what-uk-tech-firms-look-for-in-in-house-legal-hires\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1316331542-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"A rear view of a commuter travelling on a bike\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1316331542-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1316331542-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1316331542-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1316331542-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">What UK tech firms look for in in-house legal hires<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">June 25, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Key insights The UK technology sector has evolved significantly over the past decade, and so too have expectations of in-house lawyers. While technical legal excellence remains important, the most successful technology companies are increasingly seeking lawyers who can serve as strategic business partners, support growth agendas, and navigate rapidly evolving regulatory frameworks. When hiring [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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