Legal Counsel - Corporate Secretary (Vice President)

Our client is a leading international financial institution with a strong presence in the EMEA region. With a broad platform and a clear growth agenda, the company offers a wide range of career opportunities across corporate finance, investment banking, advisory, and global capital markets. Professionals joining the firm can expect to work on diverse and high-impact projects, gaining valuable experience in a dynamic and globally connected environment.

This role ensures the legally sound and efficient management of corporate governance structures within a regulated banking environment. Acting as a key interface between executive leadership, supervisory bodies, and regulators, the position combines legal advisory responsibilities with operational governance execution. It encompasses core tasks typically associated with Corporate Secretary functions, including board coordination, regulatory filings, and corporate housekeeping, while supporting the institution’s broader governance and organisational development.

• Plan, coordinate, and document meetings of the Executive Board, Supervisory Board (incl. committees), and Shareholders’ Meetings in line with legal and internal standards

• Manage the annual board calendar, prepare agendas and materials, and ensure effective follow-up on decisions

• Oversee corporate housekeeping, including public filings, signing authorities, and delegation structures

• Coordinate governance topics across EU branches and subsidiaries, and serve as point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

• Liaise with regulatory authorities and ensure timely filings, responses, and communication on governance matters

• Provide legal advice on corporate governance and support the implementation of institutional development initiatives

• Legal education and qualifications – preferably with the Second German State Examination. Candidates with the First State Examination or a degree in business law (Wirtschaftsjurist) and relevant professional experience are equally considered for this role

• Fluent in both English and German, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages

• Several years of experience in the financial services sector (ideally banking), with a focus on corporate governance, corporate law, and regulatory matters

• Strong understanding of German corporate law and European banking regulation; experience with regulatory filings and corporate housekeeping is a plus

• Proven ability to manage board processes, including meeting coordination, documentation, and follow-up

• High integrity and sound judgment when dealing with confidential matters

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior management and diverse stakeholders across multiple organizational levels and cultural backgrounds

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, accountable working style

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Private health insurance, including life and disability coverage

• Counselling and coaching services to support mental wellbeing

• Comprehensive learning and development programs

• Attractive compensation package

• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture