Company Secretary (Global organisation)

A leading global organisation is seeking an experienced Company Secretary to join their Corporate Secretary department in Dublin on a 1-year fixed-term contract. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to contribute your expertise within a high-performance, collaborative environment that values ambition, excellence, and respect.

What you'll do:

As Company Secretary, you will support a diverse portfolio of owned and managed entities worldwide, ensuring the highest standards of corporate governance and compliance are maintained.

You will:

• Provide efficient, effective, and high-quality company secretarial and corporate governance support to a broad portfolio of owned and managed entities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain statutory registers, minute books, and other essential corporate records with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ensure timely completion of all company secretarial compliance tasks as well as regulatory and statutory filings in accordance with relevant deadlines.
• Arrange transaction-related corporate approvals and oversee execution of transaction documents in line with constitutional documents, applicable legislation, and internal governance frameworks.
• Manage quarterly and ad-hoc board meeting processes by liaising with stakeholders, collating and distributing board and committee papers, taking minutes, drafting resolutions, and finalising documentation promptly.
• Contribute actively to cross-departmental projects by collaborating closely with colleagues in global locations to ensure seamless business operations.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environments; provide timely advice to boards of directors regarding company secretarial or corporate governance issues or updates.
• Incorporate new group companies or dissolve existing ones as required by business needs while ensuring full compliance throughout each process.
• Liaise effectively with internal departments such as legal, finance, external auditors, legal counsels, and third-party company secretarial service providers to facilitate smooth operations.

What you bring:

To excel in this role, you will have:

• Chartered Governance Institute qualification (or equivalent) with experience in a similar company secretarial role within a complex organisational structure.
• Demonstrated expertise in minute taking for board meetings or committees within regulated environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Companies Act 2014 as well as practical experience using company secretarial databases such as Diligent Entities or similar platforms.
• Exceptional organisational skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective collaboration with internal stakeholders across departments as well as external advisors including auditors and legal counsel.
• Proactive approach to monitoring legislative changes affecting corporate governance requirements; ability to communicate implications clearly to senior management or boards.
• Meticulous attention to detail when maintaining statutory registers or preparing official documentation for regulatory filings or board meetings.
• Adaptability when responding to shifting priorities or urgent requests within tight deadlines without compromising quality standards.
• Commitment to upholding values of respect, inclusion, and teamwork within a high-performance environment.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the largest players in its industry sector and is renowned for its complexity and dynamism. Employees benefit from attractive employment packages featuring generous annual leave entitlements, comprehensive health insurance covering both staff members and their immediate families, robust pension/retirement savings plans, and participation in an inclusive all-employee share scheme.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career further within an inspiring team environment where your contributions matter, please get in touch today.

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