Company Secretary recruitment across Australia
JLegal is a specialist Company Secretary and governance recruitment firm. We place company secretarial and governance professionals with ASX-listed companies, private companies, not-for-profits and the public sector, across all industries.
Company secretarial and governance leaders play a pivotal role in upholding the ethics and integrity of an organisation, especially during periods of change and uncertainty. They help the business achieve its commercial and strategic goals while managing risk, meeting legal and regulatory obligations and maintaining the highest standards of governance.
Company Secretary and governance roles we recruit for
We recruit across the full range of company secretarial and governance roles, including:
- Group Company Secretary
- Company Secretary
- Assistant Company Secretary and Deputy Company Secretary
- Chief Governance Officer and Head of Governance
- Governance Manager and Governance Advisor
- Board Administrator and Board Secretariat roles
- Corporate Governance Counsel
Why demand for governance professionals is growing
Demand for skilled company secretarial and governance professionals has risen significantly. Many organisations are now appointing a Chief Governance Officer or an equivalent senior role to strengthen their frameworks and processes, meet legislative and regulatory obligations, and support periods of growth and change.
For candidates, this means more opportunities to step into senior governance roles. For employers, it means competition for the best people, so having the right recruitment partner matters.
For candidates: your next Company Secretary or governance role
Whether you are an Assistant Company Secretary ready for your first Company Secretary role, a Lawyer moving into governance, or a Group Company Secretary considering your next leadership position, we will help you find the right opportunity.
We give you confidential access to roles, many of which are never advertised, along with real-time market insight on salaries and demand. We also help you prepare for interviews and negotiate your package.
For employers: appointing Company Secretaries and building governance teams
JLegal has a strong track record of appointing Company Secretaries and governance leaders, then helping them build their teams and, in some cases, entire governance functions.
We take a detailed brief on the role, your board and your organisation, then search the market, including candidates who are not actively looking. You receive a considered shortlist of professionals who match your technical, commercial and cultural requirements.
How our Company Secretary recruitment process works
- Confidential conversation: we learn about your experience, goals and preferred sectors.
- Market insight: we share current salary and demand information for governance roles.
- Introductions: we present you only to organisations and roles you have approved.
- Interview preparation: we help you prepare for meetings with executives and boards.
- Offer and negotiation: we negotiate your package and support you through resignation.
- Ongoing support: we stay in touch well after you start.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a legal background to become a Company Secretary?
Not always. Many Company Secretaries have legal qualifications, but others come from governance, finance or compliance backgrounds. We can advise you on which roles suit your experience.
Do you only recruit in Sydney?
No. We recruit for Company Secretary and governance roles across Australia.
Is there a cost to candidates?
No. Our recruitment services are free for candidates.
Talk to a Company Secretary recruitment specialist
Ready to explore governance opportunities or hire for your team? Register with JLegal, browse current jobs or contact our team for a confidential conversation.