Legal Counsel Group Secretariat

Robeco

Rotterdam

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration

Dynamic international environment

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in Rotterdam is seeking a Legal Counsel to support governance and compliance activities. The role involves providing administrative support, drafting documentation, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have relevant experience, bilingual proficiency, and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This full-time position offers a dynamic working environment and competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

Relevant experience in a trust office, law firm, or asset manager.
Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
Proficiency in Dutch and English with advanced drafting skills.
Proficiency in Dutch and English and advanced drafting skills.
A legal education is a plus, but not a must; knowledge of corporate and financial laws advantageous.
Able to advise on corporate and financial matters while performing hands-on administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support for fund management activities.
Provide corporate support including minute taking and organizing meetings.
Support drafting of Annual and Semi-Annual Reports.
Assist drafting annual and semi-annual reports with Reporting Specialists.
Handle KYC and RfP procedures and regulatory submissions (AFM).
Provide invoicing support, Compliance Risk Assessments and Entity Level Controls.

Skills

Proactive team player

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Organizational sensitivity

Education

Legal education (preferred)

Job description

Legal Counsel Group Secretariat

Robeco Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Robeco is looking for a Legal Counsel to support our Group Secretariat. Play a central role in governance, board support, and regulatory compliance.

This function is within Robeco’s Corporate Secretariat team in Rotterdam. The team focuses on Investment Fund Support and Robeco Group Governance Support. You will be working closely with other functions like Legal, Compliance, Product Development and other corporate support functions.

The Position

You will report to the Company Secretary of Robeco Group. You will provide administrative and governance support to Robeco's fund management activities, and support the Group Company Secretary in the wider Robeco governance support.

Providing Fund related support in connection with prospectus updates, dividend distributions, corporate actions, changes to articles of association, organizing general meetings, etc.
Providing corporate support together with the Company Secretary, which includes minute taking in EXCO meetings, organizing general meetings, drafting shareholder resolutions of Robeco group companies, annual filing of “403-declarations” for Dutch group entities, etc.
Supporting the process for drafting the Annual and Semi-Annual Reports of Robeco Institutional Asset Management and Dutch funds in conjunction with the Reporting Specialists.
KYC and RfP procedures, including collecting and delivering relevant documents, as well as providing advice to the KYC Center.
Administrative support, including invoicing (e.g. AFM regulatory costs), Compliance Risk Assessments and Entity Level Controls, managing the AFM portal and E-Herkenning and regulatory AFM reporting.

Requirements

Relevant experience gained in a trust office, law firm or in-house within an asset manager or other financial institution.
Proactive team player skilled at prioritizing tasks, managing multiple projects with attention to detail, and effectively communicating to build relationships with patience, organizational sensitivity and empathy.
Is able to handle confidential information with the highest levels of discretion.
Proficiency in Dutch and English and advanced drafting skills.
A legal education is a pre, but not a must. The candidate should have sound general knowledge of corporate law and financial laws and regulations.
Has the ability to advise on corporate and financial matters while not being reluctant to perform hands‑on work (i.e. administrative tasks).

We offer

A unique, dynamic and international working environment in the top of the asset management industry. The team is informal, professional and motivated. The remuneration is attractive and at market level.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Robeco, we want to grow every day: as a company and as an employer. To do better, we listen to and learn from society, our clients and – first and foremost – our colleagues. We treasure the diversity of our people and the range of perspectives and thinking they bring. Just as we diversify within our investment strategies to be more successful, we know these differences within our own company make us more innovative, flexible and resilient: for ourselves and all our stakeholders. Together, we aim for a culture of connection and create a workplace where colleagues feel safe, included, valued and empowered to be their best, regardless of the way they look, where they come from or who they love. Because when we all thrive, so can Robeco.

About Robeco

Robeco is an international pure‑play asset manager founded in 1929 in the Netherlands. We help clients achieve their financial and sustainability goals by providing superior investment returns and solutions, with a strong focus on sustainable investing, quantitative strategies, fundamental equity and fixed income investments. With over EUR 246 billion in client assets (as of June 2025), we serve a broad client base—from institutional to private investors—across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. Headquartered in Rotterdam with 15 offices worldwide, we combine an entrepreneurial spirit with collaborative, international mindset.

We are actively growing our global market presence and continue to integrate technologies like generative AI and machine learning in our investment processes. These efforts are supported by a strong commitment to operational excellence and to talent development in an inclusive and equitable workplace.

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