Account Director

Business Development Director – UK Entity Management & Board Advisory

United Kingdom (Remote) | Full-Time | Permanent | Professional Services – Legal & Governance

Our client is an independent professional services organisation specialising in entity management, corporate secretarial services, board advisory and governance solutions. With an established presence in the UK and international markets, the business partners with complex organisations to support effective governance, board performance and corporate compliance.

The organisation combines technical expertise with a relationship-led approach, building long-term partnerships with clients operating in highly regulated and compliance‑conscious environments. As the business continues to invest in its UK legal and governance service lines, it offers an entrepreneurial environment where commercial leadership, market knowledge and strong client relationships can make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for a commercially minded and entrepreneurial Business Development Director to drive growth across UK Entity Management, Corporate Secretarial, Board Advisory and Board Effectiveness services.

Reporting directly to divisional leadership, you will take ownership of developing and executing a growth strategy, originating new business opportunities and building relationships with senior decision-makers, including Company Secretaries, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officers across listed and complex organisations.

This is a senior commercial appointment for someone who combines governance credibility with strong business development instincts. You will be comfortable operating at board and executive level, developing opportunities independently and working closely with technical and operational teams to deliver tailored client solutions. If you thrive on building relationships, creating new opportunities and delivering sustainable commercial growth, this could be an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact.

• Developing and executing a commercial growth strategy across UK entity management, corporate secretarial and board advisory service lines.
• Building and nurturing senior‑level relationships with Company Secretaries, General Counsel, Chief Legal Officers and governance leaders.
• Identifying and originating new business opportunities through networking, industry events, targeted outreach and wider market engagement.
• Leading client pitches, presentations and commercial discussions at board and executive level.
• Partnering closely with operational and technical teams to develop tailored solutions that address client needs.
• Identifying and driving cross‑selling opportunities across aligned governance and professional services.
• Contributing to thought leadership, market visibility and brand positioning within the company secretarial and governance community.
• Building and maintaining a strong independent pipeline of prospective clients and commercial opportunities.
• Delivering sustainable and profitable revenue growth in line with strategic objectives.
• Working autonomously while collaborating with divisional leadership and internal stakeholders to support the continued expansion of the business.

We think the right candidate will tick most of the following boxes:

• Proven experience in business development, client leadership or commercial growth within corporate services, governance advisory, fiduciary services or adjacent professional services.
• Strong understanding of the UK company secretarial, corporate governance and entity management landscape.
• Experience engaging with senior legal and governance stakeholders, including General Counsel, Company…