Head of Legal

Ayvens

Head of Legal ensuring compliance and providing legal support for Ayvens Bank. Advising on banking regulations, privacy legislation, and corporate governance.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeAmsterdam • 🇳🇱 NetherlandsLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure compliance with banking regulations and privacy legislation
Provide legal support and advice for business operations
Act as Deputy Company Secretary for corporate housekeeping
Manage legal issues regarding privacy and data protection
Coordinate audits and remediation projects
Advise on governance structure and internal risk management

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-12 years’ experience within the financial sector
Focus on banking law, contract law, and privacy
Knowledge of European and Dutch legislation (Wft, PSD2, CRD/CRR, GDPR, EBA guidelines)
Experience with governance issues and audit processes
Strong communication skills in Dutch and English
Ability to prioritize and manage projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sustainable mobility commitment
Diverse and inclusive work environment
Opportunities for professional development
Innovative solutions and technology-enabled services

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Hard Skills & Tools

banking lawcontract lawprivacy lawEuropean legislationDutch legislationWftPSD2CRDCRRGDPR

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsproject managementprioritization