Senior Legal Counsel, Governance & Company Secretarial
Core
Principal governance advisor and strategic partner to the Boards and executive committees of Wise's Belgian and Dutch entities, ensuring corporate governance and operational resilience meet highest regulatory standards.
Role type
Senior Legal Counsel / Corporate Secretary (Regulated Financial Services)
Builds
Subsidiary governance frameworks and regulatory compliance for Wise's European entities
Domain
Financial Services / Corporate Governance / Regulatory Compliance
Required skills
Belgian or Dutch company law expertise, regulated financial services advisory, complex regulatory navigation, senior stakeholder influence, autonomous operation, multinational subsidiary governance experience
Preferred skills
French or Dutch language proficiency, fit-and-proper requirements knowledge, supervisory engagement experience
Technologies
Companies and Associations Code, Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code, EU regulatory frameworks
Responsibilities
Provide regulatory and legal advisory to Boards on NBB/DNB supervisory expectations; Lead end-to-end lifecycle of board and executive committee management; Manage annual board calendars for approvals, renewals, and statutory filings; Monitor legislative changes and advise on impact; Build relationships with internal/external stakeholders and challenge senior decision-makers; Drive governance maturity through process improvement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC