Legal Governance Contact - Company Secretary - AVP (all genders)

TN Germany; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in Frankfurt is seeking a Legal Governance Contact - Company Secretary. This role involves providing governance advice and support to the Management and Supervisory Board, ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards, and managing relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a qualified European lawyer with strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Strong interest in corporate governance.
• Experience in regulatory reporting and interactions.

Aufgaben

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Management and Supervisory Board.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments.
• Prepare resolutions and draft minutes for review.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

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Qualified European Lawyer

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Legal Governance Contact - Company Secretary - AVP (all genders), Frankfurt

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

18.05.2025

Expiry Date:

02.07.2025

Job Description:

The Office of the Secretary is a practice group within the Legal Department, operating through a corporate team and regional hubs in New York, London (for EMEA), and Hong Kong (for Asia Pacific). You will be part of the German Office of the Secretary team, providing governance advice and company secretarial support to Morgan SE Management and Supervisory Board.

As an Assistant Vice President within the German Office of the Secretary team, you will promote effective governance of Morgan SE and its branches, advising and supporting directors and senior management on corporate governance matters, including relevant laws, regulations, and legal entity management. Strong analytical, collaborative, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently as a self-starter.

Job responsibilities

1. Act as a trusted advisor to the Management and Supervisory Board to support governance enhancements and share best practices;
2. Work closely with the Board Chairs to set agendas, run meetings, and follow up on actions;
3. Communicate effectively with directors, external stakeholders, and senior management regarding governance matters;
4. Monitor legislative, governance, and regulatory developments, and support implementation of changes;
5. Lead governance standards compliance and provide guidance;
6. Prepare resolutions, draft minutes, and actionable items for review and approval;
7. Maintain corporate records and internal databases;
8. Provide corporate secretarial services and support to JPM's businesses and coordinate with global teams.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Qualified European lawyer with strong interest in corporate governance;
• Relevant experience in a related field;
• Awareness of governance issues impacted by changing laws and regulations in financial services;
• Experience with regulatory reporting/filing and regulator interactions;
• Collaborative, proactive team player;
• Meticulous, organized, and pride in work;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills;
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders;
• Coordination with external counsel/notary as needed;
• Excellent English and German skills (spoken and written).

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Continuous improvement mindset;
• Self-motivated and ownership-driven;
• Effective communicator with maturity and gravitas;
• Proactive, prioritize, and manage multiple projects flexibly;
• Well-organized with excellent planning skills.