We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.

We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.

Overview of role

Office: Dublin (hybrid applies; 60% in office required)

Walkers is an international firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to the global financial services community. Walkers Professional Services ("WPS") sets a “best in class” standard in the provision of corporate services to aircraft leasing and structured finance special purpose vehicles in Ireland. WPS is led by a team of over 50 highly skilled professionals drawn from accounting, audit, company secretarial, compliance and legal fields. The team combines a depth of specialised experience with a focus on consistently delivering high quality results to clients at all times.

At WPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can feel comfortable, happy and confident to be themselves. We believe that a diverse and inclusive business is more collaborative and innovative and provides great opportunity for our staff which in turn, allows us to better serve the needs of our clients. Additionally, we actively encourage participation in internal committees such as Corporate & Social Responsibility and Diversity and Inclusion along with other firm wide initiatives.

WPS is currently seeking a Corporate Services Executive to join our dynamic and growing transaction team in Dublin. In this role, you will be part of a busy, client facing, professionally qualified team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a highly regarded and expanding organisation which places huge emphasis on continuous professional development and career progression within a collegiate team-based environment

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

You will have a broad range of responsibilities including:

Act as transaction manager for your own portfolio of structured finance and aircraft leasing special purpose vehicles (SPVs);
Assist with the management of the day-to-day workload of junior staff;
On-board a number of new clients/transactions each year;
Demonstrate complex problem solving skills, anticipate issues, lead client board meetings;
Effectively manage a busy portfolio of clients with competing deadlines and deliverables;
Build and maintain strong client relationships ensuring a high quality, responsive and professional service to our clients at all times;
Lead and manage the delivery of internal projects and initiatives as required
Ensure that key transaction data is recorded and kept up-to-date on internal records;
Demonstrates awareness and understanding of legal or regulatory developments and proactively seeks to ensure that the team is positioned to address those challenges; and
Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, while actively contributing to process improvements within the team

Education, Skills & Experience

A minimum of four years' experience in a relevant legal, financial services or corporate administration role is essential;
A university law or business graduate, with an excellent academic background;
A desire to work in a client facing environment where delivery of a professional service to both clients and other counterparties is of key importance;
Strong communication skills, an ability to think on their feet, excellent attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills are essential for this multi-client role;
Completion of or currently studying for the company secretarial qualification (Grad ICSA) would be an advantage;
Conscientious, organised and a team player who can work on their own and as part of a wider team; and
Enthusiastic in nature, with a real interest in learning and developing their skills.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
Hybrid Working Policy
Health insurance cover
Pension scheme after 6 months
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Taxsaver and Bike to Work schemes
Professional Membership Fees
Social Committee
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellness programme

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Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.

Corporate Services Executive

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