Legal Director & Company Secretary

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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