Legal Director & Company Secretary

Central Parking; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in Stuttgart seeks a Legal Director & Company Secretary to oversee legal matters and governance processes. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in corporate governance and legal compliance, preferably with experience in private equity. Responsibilities include managing legal risks, supporting executive decisions, and providing strategic legal advice. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work in an intercultural team environment.

Leistungen

Professional growth opportunities

Creative freedom in tasks

Flat hierarchies and open communication

Competitive salary packages

Options for remote work

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record as Legal Director with PE experience preferred.
• Experience in B2B and B2C contracts is beneficial.
• Significant governance and legal compliance experience in international environments.

Aufgaben

• Lead governance initiatives and ensure compliance with EU standards.
• Manage legal risks and provide expert legal advice.
• Collaborate with senior management to support business decisions.

Kenntnisse

Corporate governance

Legal compliance

Contract management

International law

Ausbildung

Qualified lawyer

Jobbeschreibung

Legal Director & Company Secretary, Stuttgart

Client:

Central Parking

Location:

Stuttgart, Germany

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

5c60e26093bd

Job Views:

2

Posted:

15.06.2025

Expiry Date:

30.07.2025

Job Description:

• Lead key business initiatives from a legal and governance perspective, including GDPR/DPO, Product/Security Law, Holdings Contract Register, TOP 25 contracts, frame agreements, and group-wide legal frameworks around EV and supplier contracts. Responsible for KYC audits and Insurance selection in conjunction with Finance.
• Provide comprehensive Company Secretarial services, attend Board and Committee Meetings, ensure best practices in governance and documentation.
• Manage legal risks, ensuring compliance with EU and international standards and statutory requirements.
• Support the CEO in key business decisions and negotiations, balancing risk and commercial interests to enable business growth.
• Collaborate with CEO, C-Suite, and Country Management to deliver high-quality legal and governance support.
• Offer expert legal advice in a commercially appropriate manner, working with internal teams and external legal advisors.
• Lead the compliance function, advising on ethics and compliance at senior levels, with knowledge of current and emerging legislation and standards.
• Assist with refinancing and exit strategies with investors.
• Manage external legal advisors, controlling legal service costs.
• Maintain and defend Intellectual Property (IP) and IC standards.

What you bring

• Proven track record as Legal Director and Company Secretary, with experience advising in demanding environments; PE experience is preferred.
• Experience in contracts services/B2B and B2C industries is beneficial, especially within international, dynamic environments.
• Hands-on experience with legal, governance, and regulatory issues.
• Significant corporate governance experience, including as Company Secretary.
• International experience and cultural awareness across European markets.
• Experience in developing and enhancing legal functions to support business growth.
• Ability to manage external legal resources cost-effectively.

What we offer

• Mission-driven, customer-centric company with a focus on professional growth.
• Varied tasks, creative freedom, and opportunities to contribute to company success.
• Flat hierarchies, open communication, and an intercultural team environment.
• Attractive workplace with good public transport links and options for remote work.
• Competitive salary packages.
• International collaboration across Europe.

If interested, please submit your complete application via our online form, including your earliest start date and salary expectations. Thank you!

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