Legal Director at Prosus Group leading corporate secretarial team in Amsterdam. Focusing on corporate housekeeping, investment support, and legal operations efficiency.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach and support the Amsterdam corporate secretarial team consisting of 2 senior paralegals who are taking care of corporate housekeeping, regulatory filings / license applications, governance and investment support matters for the group.
Ensure statutory compliance of group entities (corporate housekeeping), good governance processes & up-to-date (automated) corporate documentation.
Coordinate and support group regulatory filings, license applications & KYC processes.
Provide expert legal support on banking and financing arrangements (including potential capital market transactions, credit facilities), and other agreements.
Drive quarterly and semi-annual board reporting processes (e.g. litigation reporting).
Support the Head of Group Legal on a broad range of legal and managerial matters (e.g. driving process improvements, new systems and operational efficiency across the team, interim management, etc.).
Work closely with other colleagues in the team, Tax, Finance and Treasury as well as outside counsel.
Requirements
Exceptional leadership & team management capabilities.
Extensive experience in managing transactions and stakeholders, comfortable dealing with senior management / executives.
Legal business partner with ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Legal tech & AI-savvy and a drive for efficiency.
Excellent legal drafting & communication skills in Dutch and English and the ability to translate technical legal matters into simple language.
Open-minded, flexible and willing to work on a broad range of legal and administrative matters.
Cultural sensitivity and ability to work across diverse markets.
Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Dutch law with minimum of 15 years PQE, gained as lawyer in a top tier law firm as well as in-house in an international corporate environment.
Proven track record in (debt) capital markets/ regulatory / banking & finance matters and good knowledge of Dutch corporate law (book 2 Dutch Civil Code).
Leadership experience in in-house corporate environment or at a law firm, with at least 3 years of proven people management experience.
Experience in, and a motivation/ drive to explore, use, test, and lead legal tech and AI projects and streamlining of internal legal processes.
Benefits
Global Impact: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of global commerce.
Growth Opportunities: Expand your expertise through diverse global challenges and unique opportunities.
Innovative Culture: Join a forward-thinking team that values strategic insights and fosters continuous innovation.
Creative Environment: Engage in work that encourages creativity and constant improvement.
Collaborative Atmosphere: Benefit from autonomy and self-management in a supportive and positive workspace.
Hybrid Work: Experience the satisfaction of our flexible model tailored to balance work and life.
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary package that reflects your skills and contributions.
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