Group Corporate Secretary – Global Shipping & Logistics

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Group Corporate Secretary to manage company secretarial, corporate governance, legal, compliance, and insurance matters across a global shipping and logistics operation. The role reports to the Group Director – Legal & Compliance and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Manage company secretarial functions across multiple jurisdictions, including incorporations, restructures and dissolutions.
• Administer corporate records, statutory filings, resolutions, powers of attorney and governance documentation.
• Support and enhance corporate governance standards throughout the organization.
• Provide legal and governance advice on contracts, employment matters, litigation, IP and commercial agreements.
• Assist with administration and renewal of global insurance policies and handle related queries.
• Build and maintain relationships with shareholders, legal advisors, service providers and external stakeholders.
• Support compliance initiatives, sanctions matters, internal policies and training programmes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, governance processes and operational effectiveness.

Required profile

• Degree or Master’s qualification in Law, Management or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in a professional services firm or in‑house secretarial/legal function.
• Membership with the Chartered Governance Institute or a similar professional body (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, corporate law, company secretarial practices and contract drafting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT applications.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a global organization with international exposure.
• Direct engagement with senior leadership and key decision‑makers.
• Exposure to multinational corporate governance, legal and compliance activities.
• Professional growth within a diverse and dynamic business environment.