Corporate Governance Professionals (Part-Time)

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

1/9/2025

We have an exciting new opportunity for Corporate Governance Professionalst to join the A&O Shearman Belfast office as part of the Boards team on a flexible part-time basis.

At 'Boards by A&O Shearman' we provide board management and governance solutions to our global clients from Belfast and beyond. We are part of A&O Shearman's Global Advanced Delivery & Solutions team. As the legal industry's innovator, A&O Shearman is constantly seeking new and better ways of meeting the needs of our clients and you, our people. By harnessing digital technology and alternative resourcing models, our Boards team enhances cost efficiency, quality, speed, transparency and data-driven decision-making for clients and other A&O Shearman offices across the globe. We have created a truly collaborative culture where talented individuals work together and can flourish and achieve great things.

What you will do

Corporate Governance Professionals lead on the delivery of board management and governance support with a focus on board meeting attendance and minute-taking. This role would be suited to a professional who wants to work for a firm that values excellence and innovation in corporate governance.

This is a part-time position and we are open to discussing working patterns with candidates.


The key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Deliver board management and governance solutions for a portfolio of international clients
• Attend board meetings (generally virtually)
• Draft meeting minutes and review work product of team members
• Lead internal and external client relationships
• Drive adoption of efficient ways of working through the intelligent use of technology and beyond
• At a more senior level you will also oversee a team of corporate governance and legal professionals
  
  

What you will have

• Strong academic background.
• At the senior level, Chartered Governance Institute (or international equivalent) qualification and, at the more junior level, Chartered Governance Institute (or international equivalent) membership (working towards a qualification); and/or a qualifying law / finance / governance degree.
• At the senior level, experience in a corporate governance / company secretarial role, ideally within a corporate, legal or regulatory environment.
• At the senior level, proven minute-taking experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and legal technology.
• A professional manner with high levels of commercial awareness, analytical skills and critical thinking.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

What we can offer you

At A&O Shearman, we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing including GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services.

A&O Shearman recognises the value of flexible working and embraces hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.

Please note this role is based in the A&O Shearman Belfast office, with an onsite presence required in line with our hybrid working policy.

We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services.

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.