About Law Debenture
Law Debenture is an Investment Trust supported by a wholly owned professional services business. LawDeb is an unusual and exciting proposition; on a day–to-day basis we are nimble, ambitious and small enough to know everyone by name, whilst also benefiting from the profile and credibility of a listed business. This is thanks to our 137-year-old FTSE250 investment trust and our fast-growing independent professional services business of over 300 colleagues across 6 business lines.
At LawDeb, doing work that has a positive impact is important to us. We need the very best people to be the custodians of our business for the next stage of our proud history and growth. We’re ambitious to innovate, collaborate and push forward in providing peace of mind and excellence for our clients and each other.
We’re on a journey to shape a culture we’re all proud to be part of. One where everyone feels trusted, supported and empowered to own their success. Working at LawDeb, you will have access to our enviable network of clients and innovative projects, as well as brilliant colleagues to learn from and collaborate with.
Role Overview
The Company Secretarial Manager will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management, governance, and operational oversight of a portfolio of structured finance special purpose vehicles (SPVs). This role is a key client-facing position within Law Debenture’s Corporate Services team in our Dublin office, ensuring high‑quality delivery of corporate administration, transaction support, and regulatory compliance services. The role also requires the completion of annual compliance matters, various ad hoc changes (changes of directors, auditors etc.). Although an individual contributor role, the Manager will act as a subject‑matter expert and will collaborate closely with colleagues across Ireland, the UK, and other Law Deb business units.
Job Role & Responsibilities
SPV Management & Administration:
- Be a responsive primary point of contact for a portfolio of structured finance SPVs, including securitisations, CLOs, receivables financings, project finance vehicles, and other capital markets structures.
- Coordinate and manage all day‑to‑day administration of the SPVs in accordance with our corporate services agreement throughout the life of the transaction.
- Prepare board packs, attend board meetings, draft minutes, and ensure all governance obligations are met including board support, statutory filings, company secretarial work, registered office duties, maintaining statutory records.
- Support on-boarding and on-going day to day management of the transactions including, amongst other things, incorporation, bank account opening, KYC/AML, FATCA/CRS classification to ensure they operate smoothly.
- Review transaction documentation for client companies and gain a thorough understanding of the structures and the services we are required to provide.
- Execute transaction documentation on behalf of SPVs in accordance with internal controls and director/board instructions.
- Dealing with all correspondence and day to day questions and issues that may arise over the life of the transactions in a timely manner.
- Liaise with arrangers, agents, legal counsel, auditors, rating agencies, and counterparties as required.
- Be willing and able to be appointed from time to time as a director of companies where we provide corporate services.
Regulatory & Operational Compliance:
- Ensure SPVs remain compliant with, amongst other things:
- Irish company law
- Listing requirements
- The transaction documents
- Beneficial ownership filings
- Internal policies on risk, AML/KYC, and document retention
- Maintain audit ready documentation and high-quality internal file management.
- Identify process improvements and contribute to best practice development.
Risk Management & Controls:
- Ensure all activities follow Law Debenture’s risk, compliance, and governance frameworks.
- Maintain accurate records and internal checklists, suggesting improvements as necessary.
Client Relationship Management:
- Help develop and grow Law Debenture’s relationships with existing and potential clients as well as other market professionals. This will involve taking the initiative in going out to meet clients and other relevant parties.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships based on reliability, responsiveness, and deep understanding of structured finance transactions.
- Build strong, professional relationships with arrangers, law firms, trustees, administrators, directors, and external service providers.
- Provide high‑quality, timely responses to client queries and proactively anticipate client needs.
- Actively participate in internal and external meetings and transaction updates.
- Take responsibility for helping to deliver the annual budget for the business.
Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- ICSA fully qualified (or other professional qualification if relevant experience can be
- demonstrated).
- A degree in Law/Business Studies preferable but not essential.
- Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in structured finance, corporate secretarial, trustee services, agency services, or capital markets administration.
- Experience with Irish Section 110 vehicles.
- Strong understanding of structured finance SPVs, securitisations, transaction documentation, and governance obligations.
- Excellent drafting skills (minutes, resolutions, governance documents).
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and handle complex workflows confidently.
- Strong relationship‑management skills and professional communication style.
- High attention to detail, sound judgement, and familiarity with controlled signing processes
- Happy to work in a small office part of a large group.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- ICSA/CGI qualification or progress toward qualification.
Your Reward
- Competitive salary with performance bonus scheme
- Generous pension contribution
- Full healthcare cover
- Health cash plan
- Life assurance
- Buy/sell annual leave scheme
Additional Information
People who thrive at LawDeb make the most of this foundation to grow themselves, help us improve and have fun playing their part in building the culture that’s fuelling our growth.
LawDeb hires people based on personal merit and qualifications regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background or any other protected attribute. We celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to work. We recognise that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. If you feel that you require any reasonable adjustments to be able to participate in this recruitment process, please provide further details where prompted.
Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.
If you’d like to find out more about LawDeb and our open vacancies, please contact our careers team on [email protected].
