Legal Counsel

Do you want to make a difference and contribute to creating a better world? Are you interested in developing your skills and knowledge, while putting your ideals to work? Join us, we are a frontrunner in ethical banking and global impact investing, and we need people like you to make change happen.

We believe that money can change the world for the better. In fact, our organisation was founded on this belief. Our mission is to create a society that protects and promotes the quality of life of all its members with human dignity at its core.

To strengthen our Legal department, we are looking for a pragmatic and dedicated

Legal Counsel (32-40 hours)

with expertise in financial regulatory law and asset management. As a Legal Counsel at Triodos Investment Management B.V. you will be an essential part of a dynamic team of in-house lawyers where collaboration and knowledge sharing are at the forefront. You are a passionate and dedicated lawyer, excited to explore and learn! You enjoy your work and with your lively spirit you are a nice colleague to work with.

How you will make a difference:

• Diligently monitoring developments in laws and regulations in required areas of expertise (such as Wft, AIFMD, MiFID II, SFDR) as well as regulatory developments (AFM, ESMA)
• Translating these developments into opportunities and risks for policy development, optimize fund structuring and increasing legal awareness across the organisation
• Engage with key business stakeholders, Product management teams, Risk Management teams, Tax counsels, Compliance and Board members of Triodos Investment Management to deliver comprehensive legal support tailored to the investment management teams
• Contribute to the management of legal issues related to investment activities, ensuring effective handling and risk mitigation for Triodos Investment Management
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in the Regulatory Legal team and other members of the Legal teams in Triodos Bank Group, including General Legal Affairs of Triodos Bank and Local Legal teams of Triodos Bank
• Provide clear and concise responses to internal stakeholders, manage impactful legal matters, and serve as a reliable point of contact for regulators
• Simplify complex legal issues into understandable language for reports and presentations, ensuring clarity in communication across the organization

Your future colleagues

The Regulatory Legal Team of Triodos Investment Management B.V. operates within the Group Legal Functional Area of Triodos Bank N.V., which operates under the guidance of the General Counsel. Our Legal team of Triodos Investment Management consists of three Legal Counsels and one paralegal in the Regulatory Legal team and two Legal Counsels dedicated to transactions. As part of the Legal Community of Triodos Bank N.V., we foster a culture of sharing knowledge and continuous improvement.

Profiel

What you will bring

Your unique potential and your values matter for us most. We look for people who are self-aware and who think in a holistic way, always conscious about their impact on society, environment, and the economy.

To be successful in this role, you have:

• A master’s degree in Dutch law (LLM)
• Demonstrable knowledge of existing laws and regulations regarding investment managers, alternative investment funds, investment firms and related supervision, corporate law, and corporate governance
• At least five years of relevant experience as a lawyer in investment management, either as an in-house lawyer in a financial institution or at a law firm serving investment management clients
• A proactive and insightful attitude with a clear understanding of its role within the organization, combining professionalism with practical legal advice
• Customer-orientation with a strong sense of internal relationships and the interests of stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying legal concepts in a straightforward manner
• A sound understanding of English and preferably Dutch both orally as well as in writing

Furthermore, it is expected that you will have:

• A strong affinity and personal connections with the values and mission of Triodos Investment Management and the capacity to communicate these and translate them into daily activities
• The ability to combine a legal attitude with business understanding as to influence the organization in a positive, constructive manner both formally as well as informally
• Strong collaboration skills and willingness to form a strong relationship with colleagues
• A critical and pro-active attitude and that you can provide constructive feedback to colleagues

Wat we bieden

What we offer you

An inspiring work cultureThe most important thing about working with us is that you are part of a community that is changing the world for the better. We are constantly improving our work culture to create conditions where every person can thrive, so you are able to:

• Find a sense of meaning in your work.
• Create positive energy and impact with your co-workers.
• Build mutual trust and respect in working relationships.
• Enjoy fulfilment at a professional and personal level.

A comfortable working environmentOur award-winning sustainable head office is based in Driebergen-Zeist, the Netherlands at the Reehorst Estate, just a 3 minutes’ walk from the train station. Combined with working from home, it is an inspiring place to work and connect with your colleagues. One of the interesting facts about it is that we can completely take the building apart and move it to a new location.

And of course, great remuneration and working conditions

• A salary appropriate to the position, our remuneration policy and your experience.
• An attractive pension policy.
• A mobility card (including free private travels).
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home.
• Reimbursement of a company bicycle to the max of € 1,500.
• 30 holiday days with a 40-hour working week, plus the option of buying 2 weeks of extra holiday days.
• Extra leave to contribute to voluntary work.
• A range of education and training opportunities.
• The option to join our collective health insurance.
• A working from home allowance per home office day.
• Suitable home office equipment up to € 750 every 5 years.

Who we areTriodos Bank is a leading expert in sustainable banking, founded in 1980 in the Netherlands, with branches in Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom, and Spain. Triodos Investment Management is a globally recognised leader in impact investing, that currently manages 20 funds invested in both Europe and emerging markets. Triodos Regenerative Money Centre is our business unit launched in 2019 with the explicit goal of restoring and regenerating nature and society. We are a certified B Corp since 2015. B Corp is a growing global community of successful and sustainable companies that create positive social impact and change. We are also one of the founders of The Global Alliance for Banking on Values, a global network of independent banks using finance to deliver sustainable economic, social, and environmental development.