Associate Legal Counsel / Company Secretary | Hybrid | Kilkenny or Dublin
A leading Irish-headquartered organisation is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel (Company Secretariat) to join its established in-house legal team.
This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse international business with operations in multiple regions, supporting senior stakeholders on company secretarial, governance, and legal matters. The organisation has a strong reputation for collaboration, innovation, and professional development, making it an excellent environment for an ambitious legal or governance professional to grow.
The Role
Reporting to the General Counsel, the successful candidate will support company secretarial compliance and filings, provide advice on data protection and intellectual property matters, assist with corporate governance activities, and review and draft a variety of commercial agreements.
Responsibilities
* Oversee company secretarial filings and compliance for Irish and international entities
* Advise on data protection, data access requests, and contractual arrangements
* Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and confidentiality agreements
* Support on intellectual property and regulatory matters
* Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure strong governance and policy adherence
* Assist with board documentation and case management systems
Qualifications
* Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Company Secretary
* 1+ year’s post-qualified experience, ideally in-house or within a leading firm
* Strong knowledge of corporate governance and compliance
* Commercially minded with excellent analytical and communication skills
* Adaptable, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities
Benefits
* Hybrid working (including flexible Fridays)
* Choice of office location: Kilkenny or Dublin (Citywest)
* Work-life balance, supportive culture, and modern office facilities (gym, EV parking, parenting room)
* Excellent career progression opportunities within a forward-thinking international organisation
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a progressive, people-focused business where you’ll play a key role in a dynamic and collaborative legal environment.
📩 Interested? Reach out for a confidential conversation at alex.obrien@recruiters.ie or call +353 1 522 5353.
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