Corporate Governance & Legal Counsel

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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.