Legal & Regulatory Counsel

Euronext is the leading pan-European market infrastructure group, operating regulated markets and providing trading, listing, clearing, settlement, technology and corporate services across Europe. The group has a strong local presence in its markets, combined with an increasingly integrated international organisation.

Euronext operates in a highly regulated and rapidly evolving environment. Its legal teams support both the local businesses and the wider group on legal, regulatory and commercial matters. Euronext’s registered office is located in Amsterdam, where the Legal & Regulatory team works from the historic exchange building at Beursplein 5.

On behalf of Euronext in Amsterdam, we are looking for a

Legal & Regulatory Counsel – The Netherlands

As Legal & Regulatory Counsel, you advise the various business teams and support functions of Euronext Amsterdam and the wider Euronext Group. You work on questions that often have no ready-made answer. This requires you to analyse new legislation and business developments, take a position and translate your legal analysis into clear and workable advice.

• Analyse existing and upcoming legislation and regulation and assess their impact on Euronext’s activities;
• Advise the business on new products, services and commercial initiatives;
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Euronext’s legal and regulatory framework and policies;
• Advise on regulatory matters and, where relevant, engage with local regulators and other external stakeholders;
• Contribute to legal and regulatory projects at group level;
• Support on broader corporate and company secretarial matters where required.

The role offers considerable freedom and responsibility. You are expected to take ownership of matters, work independently and involve the right colleagues when necessary. You report to the Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs Netherlands, and work closely with colleagues across Euronext’s international Legal & Regulatory organisation.