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Executive Assistant to the General Counsel
Department:CEO Office
Location:Berlin
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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 relevant experience supporting senior executives in fast-paced, high-responsibility environments - ideally within legal, financial services, or other regulated industries.
- Previous experience working with legal professionals or within a Legal or Corporate Governance function is highly valued.
- Familiarity with corporate law, compliance topics, governance processes, or working with external counsel, notaries, and regulators is a strong advantage.
- Fluency in business-level English is required; German language skills are a plus.
- This is a hybrid role based in Berlin, with the expectation to adhere to company in-office requirements, currently a minimum of two days per week. Additional in-office presence may be required, subject to the needs of the General Counsel.
Skills
- Excellent communicator in English - both written and verbal - with strong emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust across diverse teams and senior stakeholders. Knowledge of German not required, but preferred.
- Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
- Outstanding organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results independently.
- Comfortable working in complex environments and proactively identifying ways to improve communication, operations, and efficiency.
- Strong drafting, proofreading, and editing skills, with attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, concise, and high-impact documents.
- Proficient in digital tools and platforms for executive support—such as office software, calendar management tools, expense systems, and legal/governance platforms (e.g. DocuSign, board portals).
- A reliable, solutions-oriented team player with a collaborative mindset, a commitment to excellence, and a drive to support those around you.
- Sound judgement and the ability to assess when to act independently and when to consult or escalate to ensure alignment.
What’s in it for you:
- Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe’s most talked about disruptors 🚀.
- Employee benefits that range from a competitive personal development budget, work from home budget, discounts to fitness & wellness memberships, language apps and public transportation.
- As an N26 employee you will have access to a Premium subscription on your personal N26 bank account. As well as subscriptions for friends and family members.
- Additional day of annual leave for each year of service.
- A high degree of autonomy and access to cutting edge technologies - all while working with a friendly team of peers of diverse nationalities, life experiences and family statuses.
- A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.