Corporate Governance Graduate Programme 2026

Posted 2 days 16 hours ago by BDO Ireland

Permanent
Full Time
Graduate and Post Graduate Jobs
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Job Description
Corporate Governance Graduate Programme 2026

Application Deadline: 3 June 2026

Department: Corporate Secretarial

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Dublin

Description

BDO Ireland is seeking a Trainee to join our Corporate Governance team for a 3 year training contract based in Dublin.

The successful candidate will work as part of a small team within the department, with a varied workload including responsibility for a large portfolio of Irish and UK clients across many industry sectors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Preparing and filing Annual Returns
  • Drafting Minutes for Board and Shareholder Meetings
  • Statutory post incorporation changes to include, but not limited to, appointment and resignation of officers, transferring and allotting shares and changes to the Constitution
  • Incorporating new Companies
  • Striking off dormant Companies
  • Preparing and filing statutory forms with the Companies Registration Office in Dublin, Companies House in the UK and the Isle of Man Company Registry
  • Maintaining Statutory Registers and Minute Books
  • Developing and managing relationships with internal and external clients as necessary
  • Assisting where required on ad hoc projects
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

  • Bachelor's degree (or expected degree) in Law, Business or a related discipline with a minimum of a 2:1 or above
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Professional, discreet, and able to handle confidential information
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable

  • Interest in corporate governance, company secretarial work, or compliance
  • Exposure to governance, legal, or regulatory environments (e.g. internship, placement, student society role)
  • Understanding of basic company law principles
  • Willingness to pursue a professional governance qualification (e.g. CGI/ICSA)

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive and eager to learn
  • Reliable and well organised
  • Strong ethical judgement
  • Comfortable working with senior stakeholders
  • Team oriented with the ability to work independently
Benefits Office Facilities
  • State of the art high tech office in a Central Dublin City Centre location
  • Onsite gym, with changing & shower facilities
  • Secure bike parking
  • Onsite café with complimentary barista
Health Benefits and Leave Entitlements
  • Together Anywhere Leave
  • Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
  • Paid Study Leave
  • Life Leave
  • Adoptive, Paternity, Fertility & Maternity Leave
  • Take a Me Day
  • Digital Doctor access
  • Mini Health Assessments
  • Expanded Health Insurance providers
Work Equipment & Resources
  • Laptop
  • Annual Professional Subscription
  • Career Progression
  • L&D initiatives
Income Benefits
  • Life Assurance
  • Green Travel Allowance
  • Exam Prizes
  • Start Up Allowance
  • Pension Contribution