- Aruba
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The perfect role for a legal professional with a passion for corporate governance in the financial/banking/insurance sector.
Job Description
As the Legal Counsel, you will play a crucial advisory and support role for the company’s Managing Directors and Supervisory Board, and be a sparring partner for the Management Team. You ensure efficient decision-making, follow up on actions, and safeguard governance processes.
This position involves handling a diverse array of legal matters, including reviewing corporate documents, preparing Supervisory Board meetings, ensuring regulatory compliance to legal and corporate governance codes. You will engage directly with Directors and Management to address the company’s operational needs and strategic priorities, and work closely with cross-functional teams (sales, operations, finance, etc.).
Your responsibilities include:
- Providing legal and organizational support to Managing Directors and Supervisory Board.
- Advising on the legal implications of policy decisions.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of corporate and commercial contracts.
- Providing legal counsel on corporate governance issues, helping ensure that the company remains compliant with applicable laws and regulations
- Supporting the corporate strategic objectives from a legal and general organizational viewpoint, working with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Providing support to the PR and communication function, including the review of press releases and market initiatives.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in law (LL.M.).
- At least 5 years of experience as an in-house legal/corporate secretary or legal counsel.
- Knowledgeable on aspects of corporate governance in organizations supervised by financial regulatory body.
- Excellent command of Dutch and English at a professional level.
- Preferably, knowledge of the banking, financial and/or insurance sector.
- Strong corporate sensitivity to effectively communicate and engage with different stakeholders.
- A broad interest and willingness to take on tasks beyond your immediate expertise.
