Group Corporate Governance Counsel / Specialist

Verisure is the world’s leading provider of professionally monitored security systems with 24/7 response services.  We protect over 6 million families and small businesses across 18 countries in Europe and Latin America.  Our mission is to provide our customers with peace of mind by protecting what matters most to them.

With over 35 years of experience and innovation, Verisure is known for category-creating marketing, sales excellence, innovative products and services and customer-centricity.  Thanks to a strong focus on high quality, our customers are amongst the most satisfied and loyal in our industry.

We have had some of the strongest double-digit growth and retention rates globally in consumer services, demonstrating our exceptional service levels and strong value proposition to our customers.

Our globally integrated legal, compliance, privacy, regulatory advocacy and public affairs team comprises over 140 lawyers and other professionals from 18 countries, across four continents. We take pride in maintaining a strong gender balance throughout the team, including in our Group legal management team. Through close collaboration and seamless coordination, we leverage the diverse experiences and perspectives within our team to develop and implement best practices. Our ultimate goal is to provide our colleagues with unparalleled legal partnership and deliver exceptional results across the organization.

Our vision is to be business enablers, and our mission is to deliver value through innovative and cutting-edge legal expertise, impactful regulatory advocacy, and leadership in protecting our reputation and building trust with customers and key stakeholders to achieve a sustainable business growth. We are currently on a digital transformation journey, integrating AI and other digital solutions into our processes and operations.

The Verisure in-house legal team has consistently received recognition as one of the leading in-house legal functions in the prestigious Legal 500 GC Powerlist Switzerland in 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2025 and the Legal 500 GC Powerlist Europe LATAM Specialists in 2023 and 2024. For over 30 years, The Legal 500 has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms across the world, turning its attention to in-house legal functions which are driving the legal business forward.

The Legal team provides ample opportunities for continuous growth and advancement. We have witnessed numerous instances of team members taking on new roles, assuming increased responsibilities, and earning well-deserved promotions within the function. This track record exemplifies our commitment to fostering professional development and creating a supportive environment for career progression within the legal team.

Join us to become one of us – business enablers and essential contributors to sustainable business growth.

Join our dynamic Corporate Governance and Transactions team, which plays a pivotal role in ensuring the company’s adherence to corporate governance standards, as well as legal and regulatory requirements (including MAR) across multiple jurisdictions. Reporting to the Group Corporate Governance and Transactions Director, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional departments such as Legal, Finance, Compliance, IP, Procurement and Investor Relations.

• Assist in the preparation, coordination, and distribution of Group board materials (agendas, minutes, resolutions, reports) through the Company board portal.
• Lead in managing the Company’s insider list management tool and related actions, ensuring compliance with MAR requirements, and support on inside information and share dealing questions.
• Support the maintenance of statutory records and registers for all holding entities within the group, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
• Assist in the filing of required corporate documents with regulators and stock exchanges.
• Help coordinate transaction-related processes, including due diligence, disclosure matters and corporate, in collaboration with the Treasury, Legal and Investor Relations teams.
• Help coordinate responses to investor and regulatory requests, as well as KYC requests, in collaboration with the Legal and Investor Relations teams.
• Maintain up-to-date corporate information and documentation for the operating entities, with the external support of a law firm.
• Assist with the maintenance of entity management software and digital board solutions.
• Support the Group Compliance Team in the performance of third-party screening and some of their reporting initiatives.

You are a highly reliable professional, capable of handling sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail across all deliverables.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or Business Administration.
• Initial experience (1–3 years) in a corporate secretariat, legal, compliance, or governance function — ideally within a multinational, listed, or regulated environment.
• Exposure to company law, corporate filings, and governance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions is highly valued.

• Understanding of corporate governance principles and company secretarial procedures.
• Familiarity with general meeting, board and committee processes, entity management, and documentation standards.
• Experience with entity management (e.g., Legisway) and board portal software (e.g., Diligent, AdminControl or similar) considered an advantage.

Fluency in English is required.

• Attention to Detail and Accuracy – Ensures all governance documents, minutes, and filings meet professional and legal standards.
• Discretion and Integrity – Manages sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.
• Communication Skills – Writes clearly and professionally; can summarize complex information for different audiences.
• Analytical Thinking – Quickly grasps ownership structures, governance processes, and compliance implications.
• Cross-Cultural Sensitivity – Works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple countries.

• Problem Solving and Analytics – strong at structuring complex problems through quantitatively sound analysis, demonstrating exceptional business and commercial judgment. Ability to synthesize information into actionable conclusions enabling efficient decision making. 

• Agility and Flexibility - thrives in dynamic environments, adapting swiftly to new information and changing circumstances, and with a solid ability to navigate and operate successfully amidst complexity. 

• Effectiveness and Impact - self-motivated, proactive in self-development and demonstrates a hands-on approach to deliver by rolling up their sleeves and deep dive into the details 

• Entrepreneurial - forward thinker who can challenges the status quo while maintaining a strong customer focus. Willing to take a "hands on" approach, while keeping the strategic objectives in mind. 

• Communication - active listener, with high emotional intelligence and decision-making ability with discernment, who communicates clearly and effectively, projecting credibility, capable of influencing stakeholders across various levels. Also good at ammnaging confidentiality.  

The position is located in Madrid (preferred) or Stockholm.

Finally, there must be a strong fit with our company DNA:

• Passionate in Everything We Do: Our people have a sense of energy that is unmistakable, one that drives us to delight our customers and focus on creating impact quickly. 
• Committed to Making a Difference: When we say we will do something; we deliver with excellence. We are accountable, focused and operate with discipline.
• Always Innovating: We believe that Innovation can be big or small; it’s a continuous state of mind that inspires us to think differently and always make things better. We are risk takers and we learn continuously. 
• Winning as a Team: Our people know that by leveraging one another’s strengths, investing in and developing our team’s capability and by collaborating well, we will win.
• With Trust & Responsibility: Operating with integrity is core to our success. We are humble, honest and value deep mastery and expertise. We do the right thing, always.

Diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging at Verisure

At Verisure, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, recognising that diversity of thought and background only makes our teams stronger and more innovative. We reject all forms of discrimination and bias, and we believe in access to opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender, age, disability status, race, sexual orientation, or any other status.