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.

The Role

Walkers Professional Services ("WPS") sets a “best in class” standard in the provision of company secretarial services and corporate administration services to regulated funds, aircraft leasing and structured finance special purpose vehicles (SPVs) in Ireland. WPS is led by a team of highly skilled professionals drawn from company secretarial, compliance, legal and accounting fields. The team combines a depth of specialised experience with a focus on consistently delivering high quality results.

WPS is recruiting for an energetic highly motivated graduate to join our rapidly expanding team. This is a client-facing role and will provide the successful applicant with the opportunity to gain experience across a broad range of areas through a combination of mentoring and hands-on work with clients in a carefully monitored environment.

This role is suitable for ambitious candidates that wish to build a successful career in an industry leading professional services practice.

Our Corporate Services Graduate role is based fulltime Monday to Friday onsite in our Dublin office. Hybrid working options are not available.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be part of a busy, client-facing team. Their main responsibilities will include working with corporate entities and completion of the following tasks:

Undertake a variety of company secretarial duties including company incorporations, annual compliance, filings including annual returns with the Companies Registration Office and other ad hoc changes such as change of name, change of officers and share transactions;
Establish and maintain statutory books and records including setting up initial statutory registers and updating registers following any changes;
Assist with dispensing with or holding general meetings which includes providing notice of meetings, collating proxy forms and ensuring sufficient votes have been received to hold the meeting;
Preparation of know your customer (KYC) packs for client entities including certification and notarisation and apostilling of corporate documents;
Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, while actively contributing to process improvements within the team and to a positive office environment;
Involvement in all board meeting logistics including agreeing board calendars, sending calendar invitations and diarising agreed dates with boards of directors;
Assist with the preparation of board packs, attending board meetings and drafting minutes.

Education, Skills & Experience

A university law or business graduate, with an excellent academic background;
Completion of the company secretarial qualification (Grad ICSA) or a desire to complete same would be a distinct advantage;
A desire to work in a client facing environment where delivery of a professional service to both clients and other stakeholders 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;
Conscientious, organised and team player who can work as part of a wider team;
Enthusiastic in nature, with a real interest in learning and developing their skills.

Benefits

We offer excellent progression opportunities along with a competitive remuneration package and benefits including:

Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Health insurance cover
Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Taxsaver and Bike to Work schemes
Educational Support
Professional Membership Fees
Social Committee
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellness programme

About 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 and investment funds in Ireland. WPS is led by a team of 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.

Walkers is an equal opportunities employer.

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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.

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