Company Secretary

Company Secretary & Legal Operations Location: Dublin About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Company Secretary to join a growing international business operating in a highly regulated sector. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal, you will play a key role in corporate governance, Board support, legal operations and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This is a broad and varied position that combines traditional Company Secretarial responsibilities with legal operations, contract governance and process improvement. Key Responsibilities Corporate Governance & Company Secretariat Act as Company Secretary (or Deputy Company Secretary) across multiple entities Manage Board and Committee governance processes end-to-end Prepare Board packs, meeting materials, resolutions and minutes Maintain statutory registers and corporate records Ensure timely and accurate statutory filings Support governance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives Legal Operations & Contract Management Manage contract and NDA governance processes Maintain contract registers and key legal records Monitor contractual obligations, renewals and risk points Support legal process improvements and workflow efficiencies Implement robust document management and control procedures Compliance & Risk Management Support KYC and counterparty due diligence processes Maintain governance and compliance records Assist with third-party onboarding and risk assessments Ensure governance controls remain effective and auditable Stakeholder Engagement Act as a key point of contact for governance-related matters Build relationships with Board members, executives and business leaders Liaise with external advisers and service providers Support governance reporting and legal risk management activities About You We are particularly interested in speaking with professionally qualified Company Secretaries who can operate confidently in a dynamic and growing organisation. Essential Requirements CGI qualified (or equivalent recognised Company Secretarial qualification) Experience within a Company Secretariat, Governance or Legal Operations function Strong understanding of Irish and/or UK corporate governance requirements Proven experience supporting Boards and Committees Experience drafting minutes, resolutions and Board papers Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to governance Desirable Experience Multi-jurisdictional governance experience Regulatory or compliance exposure Contract lifecycle management and NDA administration Governance framework implementation and process improvement KYC and third-party risk management What's on Offer? Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Head of Legal Significant autonomy and ownership Exposure to Board-level and senior leadership stakeholders Hybrid working flexibility Broad governance, legal operations and compliance responsibilities The opportunity to influence and improve governance frameworks within a growing international organisation If you are a qualified Company Secretary in Dublin looking for a role that combines governance excellence with legal operations, compliance and strategic process improvement, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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