* Publication date: 27 January 2026 * Workload: 100% * Contract type: Permanent position * Place of work: Zurich We are seeking an experienced Corporate Governance Legal Counsel to join a Legal team within a regulated Financial Services environment. This role will focus on advising the business on corporate governance matters, entity management, and regulatory-driven governance requirements across the EU. About the job: * Advise on corporate governance matters, including board and committee governance, policies, and frameworks * Support board and senior management with governance-related advice and documentation * Manage entity governance across EU jurisdictions, including statutory filings and corporate records * Draft, review, and negotiate governance-related legal documentation * Provide legal support on regulatory and compliance-driven governance matters relevant to financial services * Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and internal stakeholders * Monitor and advise on developments in corporate governance and regulatory requirements impacting the business About the candidate: * EU-qualified lawyer * 5-7 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) * Strictly law firm-trained background (applications without law firm experience will not be considered) * Proven experience advising Financial Services clients (banking, asset management, investment funds, private credit, insurance, or similar regulated environments) * Strong expertise in corporate governance and company law * Excellent drafting and stakeholder management skills * Fluent English. German is a plus. * Comfortable operating in a regulated financial services environment * Confident advising senior stakeholders * Able to work independently while collaborating across functions