What to expect
As a Company Secretary, you'll enjoy a varied and client-facing role, working with a diverse portfolio of UK and international clients across sectors. With us, you'll grow your technical expertise and commercial mindset, and you'll be encouraged to put ideas into action. There's always something new and different to get involved in, and we see the fast-moving world of governance and compliance as a place where you can thrive and succeed. We're excited for what's next, and with us, you can be too.
Our team
Our Company Secretarial team is a centre of excellence for governance and compliance, supporting clients ranging from listed companies to fast-growth businesses and investment funds. We deliver high-quality company secretarial and governance services, ensuring our clients meet their statutory and regulatory obligations while supporting their growth and strategic ambitions. Due to continued growth, we are recruiting a Company Secretary to join our team.
You'll have exposure to high-quality work and the opportunity to develop your skills further, learning from direct experience and supported by senior colleagues. The continued success of the team creates real opportunities for merit-based progression.
Role and key responsibilities:
This role involves:
* Managing a portfolio of Irish and international clients, delivering company secretarial and governance services.
* Overseeing statutory compliance, including annual filings, board support, and maintenance of statutory registers.
* Advising clients on corporate governance best practice, Companies Act requirements, and regulatory changes.
* Drafting and reviewing board and shareholder resolutions, minutes, and other governance documents.
* Supporting transactions such as incorporations, restructurings, and share capital changes.
* Liaising with clients, legal advisors, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
* Providing Board meeting support to a range of clients including attending meetings and taking minutes.
* Contributing to business development, including client pitches and proposals.
* Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance.
Skills and experience
We are looking for:
* ICSA/CGI qualification (or equivalent experience).
* Significant experience in a company secretarial or governance role, ideally within professional services.
* Strong technical knowledge of Irish company law and governance requirements.
* Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
* Experience mentoring junior staff a plus.
* Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
* A "can do" attitude and willingness to go the extra mile for clients and colleagues.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Eversheds Sutherland, "Inclusive" is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients' goals: together.
We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.
Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.
We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.