Senior Legal Counsel, Governance & Company Secretarial

Role:

• You will serve as principal governance advisor and strategic partner to the Boards and executive committees of Wise's Belgian and Dutch entities.
• Act as key liaison between local management, subsidiary Boards, and the Group.
• Operate with high autonomy across multiple regulated entities and two regulators.

What you'll do:

• Provide full governance and company secretarial services, including regulatory and legal advisory.
• Own corporate governance for complex subsidiaries, managing board lifecycles and statutory records.
• Drive governance maturity and navigate NBB and DNB regulatory expectations.

Qualifications:

• Belgian or Dutch-qualified lawyer with 7+ years' experience or equivalent corporate secretary background.
• Deep knowledge of Belgian or Dutch company law and corporate governance codes.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex regulatory frameworks.

Additional Information:

• Meal vouchers, eco-cheques, sports and culture cheques, and allowances for home office and communications.
• Public transport allowance, train subscription, bicycle allowance, and company car scheme.
• Hybrid or remote work supported with a monthly home office allowance.