Corporate Governance & Legal Counsel

Job title:

Corporate Governance & Legal Counsel

Company:

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Job description

• Serve as Corporate Legal Counsil for the Dutch Management Board, overseeing all aspects of meeting coordination, agenda preparation, and follow-ups.
• Act as corporate secretary for the Dutch Management Board, handling all meeting-related activities.
• Provide support to the EU Group Company Secretary for the Dutch Supervisory Board and its Committees, including meeting scheduling, agenda preparation, report generation, material distribution, minute-taking, and managing action items.
• Attend Dutch Supervisory Board and Committee meetings alongside the EU Group Company Secretary.
• Offer expert guidance on Dutch corporate law and governance practices.
• Use Board Vantage and Diligent Entities for board portal management and entity records.
• Manage commercial registry filings and statutory registers for EU entities.
• Prepare routine corporate documents like resolutions, officer/signatory changes, annual accounts, and dividend matters, liaising with external legal partners when needed.
• Organize document signatures, notarization, and legalizations.
• Keep the team updated on relevant legal and regulatory changes and their impact on the business.
• Assist with corporate projects, such as legal entity simplification.
• Coordinate with external legal partners across Europe.
• Step in for the EU Group Company Secretary when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Competitive Benefits PackageInformal Corporate Environment

• Education: Dutch law degree, specifically in corporate law.
• Experience: At least 5 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or legal department of a financial services firm.
• Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of Dutch corporate law, including the Dutch Civil Code, Financial Supervision Act, and Corporate Governance Code.
• Proficient in drafting, reviewing, and managing corporate legal documents such as Board/Committee minutes.
• Familiarity with Board Vantage and Diligent Entities (or similar systems).
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Enthusiastic about a career in corporate governance.
• Fluent in both English and Dutch (written and verbal).

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience working with a two-tier Dutch Board and Committees.
• Knowledge of Solvency II regulations for insurance companies.
• Familiarity with corporate law in France, Italy, Spain, and/or Germany.
• Proficiency in other European languages.

Additional Information:

• Work Environment: Primarily office-based with occasional travel to the UK Head Office (1-2 times per year).
• Physical Requirements: Standard office tasks; ability to sit, stand, and lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Our client is a global leader in business services, supporting and connecting major consumer purchases. With a presence in over 20 countries,they help protect, connect, and manage risks for over 250 million consumers worldwide. As a Fortune 500 company, our is committed to providing innovative solutions and enhancing customer experiences.

• Salary: Up to €90,000 annually.
• Benefits:

• A net fixed home-to-work travel allowance based on your travel distance.
• A net fixed working from home allowance, paid monthly.
• A premium-free pension.
• A premium-free WGA/WIA insurance.
• 28 holidays (pro-rated), with an additional 2 days if you have no absence during the year, or a reduction of 2 days for more than two periods of absence.
• A EUR 45 net monthly Care & Welfare allowance.
• An All Employee Bonus, payable in December, based on company performance.
• A net allowance of EUR 50 for your birthday.
• Work Environment: Primarily office-based with occasional travel to the UK Head Office (1-2 times per year).
• Physical Requirements: Standard office tasks; ability to sit, stand, and lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Expected salary

€70000 – 90000 per year

Location

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Job date

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:53:36 GMT

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