Senior Company Secretarial AssistantSenior Company Secretarial Assistant; In-house listed plcReporting to: Company Secretarial ManagerLocation: Head Office, Dublin 4 (Hybrid working 2 days onsite)Role Summary An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Senior Company Secretarial Assistant with core Company Secretarial experience to work in-house with a listed plc. We are looking to hire a Senior Company Secretarial Assistant who enjoys transactional company secretarial projects and is keen to gain listed company experience. Minimum 6 year’s relevant experience in subsidiary governance, a Bachelor’s Degree and have completed the CGI Qualification with Associated Member (ACG) status required. The role:This role within the Group Secretariat function will consist of a broad range of responsibilities which will include, but are not limited to: Managing various listing rule requirements, including draft and release of market announcements to NYSE and LSE stock exchanges, and filing with other regulatory bodiesAssist with PLC compliance including with NYSE and LSE listing rules, Market Abuse regulation, Companies Act and EU Statutory Directives, including monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environmentAssisting with preparations for the AGM or other shareholder general meetings and drafting relevant shareholder communicationsAssist with settlement mechanisms for employee share schemes, including liaising closely with the Group Reward function, completion of block listing applications, supplementary listing applications, filing of statutory forms, liaising with external parties, drafting reports and communicationsResponsible for updates to relevant Group policies and drafting board paper submissions to plcSupporting subsidiary governance of Group entities including managing a portfolio of subsidiaries, leading on intra-group transactions, supporting with Mergers and Acquisitions, financing, rationalisation, reorganisations and other transactions and projectsAct as first point of contact for subsidiary directors, be comfortable providing support and advice, implementing improvements to existing governance processesManage quarterly debt servicing arrangements, including liaising with relevant stakeholdersAct as Company Secretary to relevant subsidiaries, prepare agendas, collate subsidiary board packs, attending of quarterly subsidiary board meetings in relevant jurisdictions, and drafting of minutes and matters arisingMaintenance of statutory and administration records and all related company registers in accordance with local regulations and legislation, updating legal entity database Diligent Entities, updates to Group Structure Chart, annual statutory compliance obligations, liaising with the Registrar of Companies and local service providersOversee quarterly updates to the Group Structure Chart and Governance tracker, including ensuring attestations are completed, and co-ordinate release of quarterly updates to internal stakeholders and the external auditorsDevelop and maintain an excellent relationship with key Group Functions from Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal and Compliance as a trusted business partner with stakeholders across these functionsSupport junior members of the team through training and be a ‘go-to’ person for assistance on more complex mattersSupport the Group Secretariat function in delivering governance projects or any other task assigned by the Company Secretarial Manager or Deputy Company Secretary.Requirements: Qualifications and Experience (Minimum): Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute (ACG), a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years relevant company secretarial experience in a similar role providing senior-level company secretarial support in a Company Secretariat teamConsiderable experience in leading a subsidiary governance frameworkStrong ability to work autonomously to deliver high quality work with minimal oversightExcellent communication skills both oral and written (English) with the ability to interact professionally with senior executivesHas a strong knowledge and understanding of listing regime requirements of NYSE and LSE (desirable)Maintain confidentiality, highly organised and ability to prioritise effectively and strong attention to detailDisplays confidence in presenting creative solutions to problems using own initiative and shows an in-depth commercial understanding and analysisProactive with a hands-on approach and a can-do attitudeStrong team ethic and willing to support team members to meet deadlines where relevantComputer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access etc.)Experience with company secretarial packages Diligent Entities (preferred), InsiderTrack, Workiva (desirable)This role will require the individual to occasionally travel to locations where board meetings are held as necessary