Legal Counsel (all genders) Corporate Governance Office

Legal Counsel (all genders) Corporate Governance Office

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Erste Group was founded in 1819 as the first Austrian savings bank and today it is one of the largest banking groups in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). As an attractive employer, Erste Group offers interesting career opportunities in an international environment.

The Legal Counsel will oversee and document the minutes of corporate body meetings, including those of the Management Board, Supervisory Board, and their committees. This role involves providing legal and organizational assistance to the Management and Supervisory Boards, ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards, and managing various legal tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Corporate Body Meetings: Organize and structure meetings, prepare and distribute documents; prepare meeting notes & record minutes; and follow up on unresolved issues.
• Legal and Organizational Support: Provide ad-hoc legal and organizational support to the Management and Supervisory Boards and their committees, prepare documents for regulatory processes; implement annual self-evaluations and fulfillment of other regulatory requirements; and assist in the preparation of Annual Financial Statements.
• Corporate Governance: Draft and review Management applications, ensure compliance with corporate governance standards, draft necessary reports, and represent the company in relevant forums.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure adherence to all relevant legal requirements and regulations, and manage the documentation and reporting processes.

Requirements

• University degree in legal and/or economic studies.
• 2-3 years of experience in company law, banking, finance, or similar fields.
• Advanced knowledge in corporate, banking, and stock exchange law; strong negotiation, organizational, and project management skills; excellent communication and presentation abilities; and digital literacy.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Ideally first experience with corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

Our Offer

• Discover and enjoy the benefits of Erste Group.
• The minimum wage for this full-time position in accordance with the collective agreement with complete fulfillment of the functional profile is EUR 49.772,-- gross per year. But this is just a formality - we would be happy to talk about your actual salary in person!
• We offer our employees the opportunity to divide their hours between working from home and at the office.
• We consider the diversity of our employees as key to innovation and success. As an employer, we are proud to offer everyone equal chances, irrespective of age, skin colour, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation or origin.