Executive Assistant to the General Counsel

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Executive Assistant (EA) and Corporate Governance Support to ensure the seamless execution of legal governance processes, C-level operations and stakeholder interactions.

This is a dynamic, high-trust role where you will act as a trusted gatekeeper and key communication bridge between the Legal Leadership Team, the CEO Office and external regulators, offering you unparalleled exposure to corporate governance and strategic decision-making at the highest level.

In this role, you will:

Act as a strategic partner to the General Counsel by ensuring the seamless execution of day-to-day operations, stakeholder interactions, and legal governance processes. Your work will enable the General Counsel and Legal Leadership Team to focus on high-impact priorities by expertly managing schedules, communication, and projects - while also coordinating across teams to uphold regulatory, corporate, and executive standards.

• Manage the General Counsel’s complex calendar including vetting, prioritising, and optimising scheduling to align with legal, regulatory, and strategic priorities.

• Act as a trusted gatekeeper by reviewing incoming requests and communications, assessing urgency, and managing expectations to protect the General Counsel’s focus.

• Coordinate national and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, visa requirements, hotel bookings, and logistical briefings for off-sites, Board meetings, and regulatory engagements.

• Ensure meeting agendas, briefing documents, and talking points are prepared in advance of key internal and external meetings, including those with law firms, regulators, and Board members.

• Draft, review, and finalise legal correspondence, internal memos, and presentations in close coordination with the General Counsel.

• Proactively resolve day-to-day administrative or operational issues, acting independently and escalating only when necessary.

• Handle general administrative tasks such as expense reports, internal approvals, post management, and procurement requests.

• Track and follow up on legal and regulatory action items and deadlines, ensuring deliverables are met and stakeholders are informed.

• Support or manage logistics for Legal Team offsites, leadership workshops, and all-hands meetings.

• Act as a key partner to the Legal Leadership Team, maintaining an effective rhythm of meetings, updates, and documentation.

• Support internal Legal projects such as policy reviews, legal operations improvements, and risk mitigation efforts.

Corporate Law & Governance Support

• Partner with the General Counsel and Corporate Law team on governance processes relating to the Supervisory Board, Management Board, and Shareholders.

• Coordinate logistics, prepare formal invitations, and manage documentation and follow-ups for General Meetings and Board sessions.

• Support the planning and execution of General Meetings of Shareholders, including vote tracking, PoA management, and shareholder communications.

• Maintain and update investor and stakeholder contact lists in collaboration with the Corporate Law team.

• Assist with preparing, proofreading, and coordinating formal legal correspondence, including shareholder resolutions, corporate structure changes, and regulatory filings.

• Collaborate with the Corporate Law team on document flows, filings, and coordination with external counsel and notaries.

CEO Office & Company-wide Collaboration

• Organise team events, workshops, and all-hands meetings for both the Legal Team and the CEO Office, ensuring seamless on-site and off-site coordination.

• Act as a key communication bridge between the Legal Team, Corporate Law, CEO Office, and other departments on operational and strategic initiatives.

• Support wider CEO Office initiatives including branding, process optimisation, leadership events, and offsites.

• Collaborate with the broader EA team to drive efficiency, alignment, and coverage during absences.

• Build and maintain strong relationships across the Legal function, CEO Office, Executive Leadership Team, and external stakeholders such as law firms, notaries, and regulators.

• Report into the N26 CEO Office and contribute to ways of working, communications, and operational excellence.

• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive legal, strategic, and corporate information.
   

What you need to be successful:

Background: 

• 3–5 years of releva