Company Secretarial Trainee – Governance & Compliance

Xeinadin; Galway; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank‑hols

Additional annual leave days from some

Ability to buy extra leave (up to 30)

Business closure over Christmas

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform (insurance)

Job summary

Xeinadin in Galway is offering a fixed-term Company Secretarial Trainee position. You will support the team in meeting client company compliance and governance needs, preparing annual returns, maintaining registers, and drafting minutes and resolutions.

This role provides practical experience and a path to specialist knowledge in company secretarial services. An organised, detail-oriented mindset and strong communication skills are essential, with training and supervision provided.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law or a qualification with a strong focus on Corporate/Company Law.
• Interest in company law, corporate governance and a career in company secretarial services.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate records.
• Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Willingness to learn and take guidance, working with colleagues.
• Professional approach to confidential client information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and filing annual returns and other statutory documents with the CRO.
• Maintain and update client company registers and secretarial systems.
• Support preparation of documentation for director changes, registered office changes and share transfers.
• Assist with company formations and voluntary strike-off applications.
• Help prepare board and shareholder meeting minutes and resolutions using templates.
• Support filing of beneficial ownership information.
• Liaise with clients and colleagues to gather information and follow up on outstanding items.
• Track filing deadlines and flag delays to senior team members.
• Develop knowledge of company law, governance and compliance through training.
• All work carried out with guidance and review from experienced team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Law degree or qualification focused on Corporate/Company Law

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Xeinadin in Galway is offering a fixed-term Company Secretarial Trainee position. You will support the team in meeting client company compliance and governance needs, preparing annual returns, maintaining registers, and drafting minutes and resolutions.

This role provides practical experience and a path to specialist knowledge in company secretarial services. An organised, detail-oriented mindset and strong communication skills are essential, with training and supervision provided.