Senior Legal Counsel & Corporate Secretary – EuroCTP

Senior Legal Counsel & Corporate Secretary – EuroCTP

EuroCTP is a Dutch company which aims to facilitate access to EU real time market data for equities and ETFs. On behalf of EuroCTP, we seek to recruit an entrepreneurial company lawyer, with a hands‑on mindset to learn and contribute, and develop the corporate and commercial Legal function.

Are you an entrepreneurial company lawyer, with a hands‑on mindset? Our Client

EuroCTP is a Dutch company which aims to facilitate access to EU real time market data for equities and ETFs. To do so, they are building a reliable, compliant real time consolidation of EU market data, attached with related services designed for and with the market community.

EuroCTP is participating in the selection process for the provision of a consolidated tape (CT) for equities and ETFs in the European Union run by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). Its shareholders are 16 European exchanges and exchange groups, operating regulated markets in 27 EU countries (see the company’s website for additional information).

As a recently established startup, EuroCTP is driven by a passion for growth, creativity, and problem‑solving. The team is small but dynamic, and the company is looking for motivated individuals to grow with them.

On behalf of EuroCTP, we seek to recruit an entrepreneurial company lawyer, with a hands‑on mindset to learn and contribute, and develop the corporate and commercial Legal function.

Acting as Corporate Secretary, you will ensure governance processes and documentation are properly maintained The Position

As Senior Legal Counsel & Corporate Secretary, you will be responsible for managing and professionalizing legal and corporate governance. Amongst others, you will advise the Management Team and Supervisory Board on legal and governance matters, oversee contract and legal risk management, and support compliance with regulatory requirements. Acting as Corporate Secretary, you will ensure governance processes and documentation are properly maintained.

You will report directly to the Head of Finance, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, and work closely with the CEO, CTO, and Head of Risk & Compliance. The role requires a strong legal background in commercial law and/or IT/IP law, experience in corporate governance, and a pragmatic, business‑oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts;
• Provide proactive legal advice to the management team and Supervisory Board;
• Monitor applicable laws and regulations;
• Manage legal risks and liaise with external counsel as needed;
• Organize Board and committee meetings, draft minutes and resolutions; and
• Maintain statutory registers and ensure timely filings and disclosures.

Expertise in Dutch corporate law and commercial contracting The Profile

• Qualified lawyer with at least 5+ years’ relevant experience in an international law firm, multinational company, or regulator – with exposure to commercial law, IP/IT, and corporate governance matters;
• Expertise in Dutch corporate law and commercial contracting (knowledge of market data, indices, and trademarks is a plus);
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a pragmatic approach;
• Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch is a plus;
• Entrepreneurial, hands‑on, and able to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Opportunities for professional growth The Offer

• A dynamic scale‑up environment where your contribution directly impacts strategy and governance;
• Opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly expanding company;
• Exposure to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders;
• An inclusive culture that values diversity.

Contact

If you wish to apply for or receive any further information about this role, please contact Job van Hooijdonk at Voxius Executive Search, via mail (legal@voxius.nl) or telephone (+31 85 4880000). Discretion is guaranteed.

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