Corporate Governance Legal Counsel
Key information
- Publication date:27 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Zurich
We are seeking an experienced Corporate Governance Legal Counsel to join a Legal team within a regulated Financial Services environment. This role will focus on advising the business on corporate governance matters, entity management, and regulatory-driven governance requirements across the EU.
About the job:
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Advise on corporate governance matters, including board and committee governance, policies, and frameworks
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Support board and senior management with governance-related advice and documentation
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Manage entity governance across EU jurisdictions, including statutory filings and corporate records
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Draft, review, and negotiate governance-related legal documentation
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Provide legal support on regulatory and compliance-driven governance matters relevant to financial services
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Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and internal stakeholders
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Monitor and advise on developments in corporate governance and regulatory requirements impacting the business
About the candidate:
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EU-qualified lawyer
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5-7 years' post-qualification experience (PQE)
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Strictly law firm-trained background (applications without law firm experience will not be considered)
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Proven experience advising Financial Services clients (banking, asset management, investment funds, private credit, insurance, or similar regulated environments)
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Strong expertise in corporate governance and company law
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Excellent drafting and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent English. German is a plus.
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Comfortable operating in a regulated financial services environment
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Confident advising senior stakeholders
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Able to work independently while collaborating across functions
