Arthur Cox LLP

Senior Funds Company Secretary (7+ years' experience)

Arthur Cox LLP  •  Ireland (Hybrid)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Senior Funds Company Secretary (7+ years' experience)

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Department: Other Legal Roles

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 T380

Description

The Senior Funds Company Secretary will join our well-established Funds Department and will report directly to the Head of Funds CoSec team.

This is an individual contributor role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contact for company secretarial services for a regulated fund management company/AIFM, MiFID investment firms and portfolio of regulated investment funds.
  • Carry out end-to-end company secretarial services including drafting board meeting agendas and collating board packs for circulation in accordance with an agreed timeline, facilitating and attending board and committee meetings and the preparation of minutes and action points arising from those meetings.
  • Ensuring board compliance with applicable Corporate Governance Code requirements, Central Bank of Ireland (“Central Bank”) Fitness and Probity Standards and Conduct Standards.
  • Completion of statutory filings with the Irish Companies Registration Office and the Central Bank as they fall due.
  • Arranging the collation of fitness and probity documents for the onboarding of pre-controlled function (“PCF”) roles (such as directors, designated persons and heads of function) and controlled function “(“CF”) roles and assisting with the completion of Central Bank Individual Questionnaires.
  • Acting as Central Bank Portal Administrator. Managing user access and filing ad hoc and scheduled returns.
  • Preparation of AGM/EGM documentation.
  • Organising the notarising and apostilling of documents.
  • Updating and maintaining statutory registers on Blueprint.
  • Incorporation of new companies and ICAVs.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Minimum 7+ years' experience as a Funds Company Secretary
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of the Companies Act, ICAV Act and Central Bank corporate governance and Individual Accountability/Fitness & Probity requirements for regulated entities.
  • Experience with Blueprint, Diligent Entities or similar governance platforms.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Excellent minute writing skills.
  • Energetic, enthusiastic and enjoys working in a strong team environment.
  • Discretion when handling confidential information.
  • A keen eye for detail.
  • The ability to meet multiple deadlines.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and bonus structure
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Hybrid working arrangements
Arthur Cox LLP

About Arthur Cox LLP

Arthur Cox LLP is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. We are an “all-island” firm with offices in Dublin and Belfast. We also have offices in London, New York, and San Francisco. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law.

With 600 legal staff and a total headcount of nearly 900, we provide a comprehensive service to an international client base ranging from multinational organisations, banks, and financial institutions and established global leaders to government agencies and new players in emerging industry sectors.

Our story has been defined by our progressive outlook. For over 100 years, we have led the way in the legal field in Ireland, and have continuously worked to strive towards our goals. For our clients, we work to deliver the best service and support. With an independent, entrepreneurial spirit of innovation leading the way.

Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Dublin, IE
Year Founded
1920
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