Overview

The Law Society is inviting applications for a Financial Regulation Assistant in the Financial Regulation Section of the Regulation Department on a maternity leave contract. The ideal candidate will be an experienced administrator/secretary proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams. Familiarity with databases and case management systems would be an advantage. It is important that the successful candidate is flexible in their approach to work.

Main Duties & Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will carry out the following duties in line with the Society’s standards and strategic objectives and as directed by the Head of Financial Regulation. The duties primarily involve providing secretarial and administrative support to the executive team in the Financial Regulation Section.

Updating and maintaining case management system, including scanning incoming post
General copy typing
Dealing with queries on regulatory history of solicitors
Filing of documents
Maintaining and updating various Excel spreadsheets
Liaising with team of investigating accountants and other executives
Assisting Financial Regulation Executives responsible for reporting accountants reports function
Answering telephone and email queries from solicitors and accountants and assisting in dealing with such queries
Drafting correspondence to solicitors and accountants
Preparation of documentation for regulatory committee meetings
Uploading documents onto the Intellidocs system
Acting as receptionist at in-person meetings of regulatory committees
Hosting virtual committee meetings
Liaising with committee members
Other miscellaneous duties assigned by the Head of Financial Regulation

Knowledge & Skills

Excellent administrative, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent IT skills in Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.
A good eye for detail, and ability to carry out accurate and precise work under pressure and time constraints.
An ability to work on his or her own initiative, as part of a team and be proactive in their role.
Have a flexible approach to his or her work and responsibilities.

Remuneration & Benefits

Salary (DOE)
Excellent working conditions
Training & development opportunities
Pension

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ box in gold.

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate’s eligibility to work in Ireland, without any restrictions.

Closing date

Close of Business on Thursday, 23 July 2026.

We thank you for your interest in the Law Society of Ireland and your interest in this role. Due to the level of response required, only successful candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted by the HR department. For more information on our Data Protection policies please send a request to recruit@lawsociety.ie.

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