Head of Legal — Europe Governance & Strategy

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited; Paris; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading financial institution based in Paris is seeking a Head of Legal for its Europe division. This critical leadership role involves providing strategic legal counsel, managing legal risks, and ensuring robust corporate governance. Candidates should possess extensive experience in corporate legal advisory, ideally in financial services, and be bilingual in French and English. This full-time, permanent position offers a unique opportunity to shape governance and legal practices in a dynamic banking environment.

Prestations

Flexible working arrangements

Access to health and wellbeing services

Discounts on selected products and services

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in corporate legal advisory within financial services.
• Strong understanding of French and European legal systems.
• Familiarity with cross-border legal practices and international regulatory frameworks.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal counsel to senior management and support risk functions.
• Support banking transactions through legal documentation.
• Monitor the legal and regulatory landscape and implement changes.
• Manage relationships with panel law firms and control costs.
• Prepare meeting papers and provide governance support.

Connaissances

Corporate legal advisory

Governance

Cross-border banking

Legal risk management

Bilingual proficiency in French and English

Formation

Experience as Directeur Juridique or Responsable Juridique in France

Description du poste

A leading financial institution based in Paris is seeking a Head of Legal for its Europe division. This critical leadership role involves providing strategic legal counsel, managing legal risks, and ensuring robust corporate governance. Candidates should possess extensive experience in corporate legal advisory, ideally in financial services, and be bilingual in French and English. This full-time, permanent position offers a unique opportunity to shape governance and legal practices in a dynamic banking environment.