Junior Legal Counsel, Paralegal, Company Secretarial

Enva

. Support board and committee governance for Enva Group companies .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRathcoole • IrelandJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in company secretarial practice and corporate governance, with strong capabilities in preparing board materials, maintaining statutory records, and supporting compliance and legal processes. Proficient in managing multiple tasks and deadlines while fostering collaborative relationships within a legal team.

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Company Secretarial PracticeCorporate Governance RequirementsBoard Pack PreparationStatutory Record MaintenanceICSA/CGI Qualification

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Hard Skills

Paralegal SupportContract ManagementDue DiligenceKYC Information CollectionRegulatory Compliance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Excellent Organisational SkillsStrong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationAttention to DetailRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

SharePointDocument Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

ICSA/CGI Qualification

Industry Keywords

Corporate TransactionsM&AGovernance PoliciesStatutory RegistersCompanies Registration Office

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support board and committee governance for Enva Group companies
Prepare, collate and distribute board and committee packs
Draft and maintain agendas, action logs and annual governance calendars
Take minutes of board and committee meetings
Liaise with external company secretarial providers to maintain statutory registers and company records
Ensure timely filings with the Companies Registration Office (CRO) and Companies House
Support corporate governance policies and procedures
Prepare and coordinate written resolutions, share transfers, director appointments/resignations and powers of attorney
Assist with group restructurings, acquisitions and disposals, including KYC information collection and due diligence
Liaise with external company secretarial providers and law firms
Provide paralegal support, including initial review of NDAs and standard-form contracts
Coordinate contract approvals and signatures
Maintain contract registers and support contract management processes and tools
Assist with drafting and updating templates, playbooks and guidance notes
Monitor legal and regulatory obligations and deadlines
Support compliance policies, procedures and training, including data protection, anti-bribery and competition law
Gather information and documentation for regulatory enquiries, audits and investigations
Provide administrative and organisational support to the Group Head of Legal and wider legal team
Improve legal and governance processes, systems and ways of working

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in a company secretarial, paralegal or legal executive role, ideally within a corporate or in-house environment
Strong understanding of company secretarial practice and corporate governance requirements for Irish companies
Ideally, familiarity with UK company secretarial requirements
Experience preparing board/committee packs, taking minutes and maintaining statutory records and company registers
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy
Confident user of SharePoint and comfortable working with document management
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels and build strong working relationships
ICSA/CGI qualification or equivalent company secretarial qualification is desirable, or working towards it
Prior experience supporting corporate transactions such as M&A and restructurings is desirable
Experience in an in-house legal team supporting governance and commercial legal work is desirable
High levels of integrity and professional ethics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working model based in Ireland, with flexibility to balance office and home working
Support, training and benefits to help realise true potential
Opportunities for professional development and further training
Pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process