VP, Senior Corporate Counsel ( Ziggo Group)

We are looking for a VP, Senior Corporate Counsel to join our Ziggo Group team in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

ABOUT ZIGGO GROUP

Ziggo Group is a newly formed Benelux telecommunications holding company bringing together VodafoneZiggo in the Netherlands and Telenet in Belgium. As Ziggo Group prepares for its intended listing on Euronext Amsterdam in 2027, the organisation is building a lean group capability focused on the areas where a shared view creates the greatest value, while accountability for customers, markets, people and performance remains close to the operating companies.

Working across the Ziggo Group ecosystem means collaborating with established teams and using shared capability and infrastructure where appropriate, while maintaining clear accountability for group-level decisions and outcomes.

ROLE PURPOSE

The VP Senior Corporate Counsel role exists to protect Ziggo Group, to ensure compliance with applicable listing rules and stock exchange reporting, corporate law and other associated securities, disclosures, releases and reporting obligations, to provide counsel on public company governance and compliance matters, including Board and committee issues, conflicts of interest, policies and best governance practices,  and to enable effective decision-making on material corporate, financing, M&A, capital-markets and cross-border matters. Working within the Chief Legal Officer’s team, the role is accountable for high-quality Group legal advice, separation and listing-related legal execution and ongoing legal compliance, material litigation oversight and disciplined corporate governance. The role will run effective Board, committee and company-secretarial processes and establish the disclosure, reporting, inside-information and other legal controls and processes required for a listed-company environment. Success will be measured by sound legal judgement, well-managed risk, high-quality governance and the timely delivery of critical corporate and listing milestones.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Material corporate, financing, M&A, capital markets and cross-border matters are supported by clear, commercial and timely Group legal advice.
• Separation arrangements, legal due diligence, shareholder agreements and listing documentation are delivered to the required quality and timetable.
• Material Group and cross-border litigation is actively governed, with clear strategy, proportionate use of external counsel and disciplined legal spend.
• Board, committee and shareholder processes (including the annual general meeting) operate effectively, with high-quality papers, accurate records, clear actions and dependable company-secretarial support.
• Disclosure controls, inside-information procedures and all other listing-related governance requirements are designed, documented and embedded.
• Financial reporting (including associated accounting issues), earnings releases, securities offerings and company announcements are subject to accurate and timely legal oversight for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Legal risks, decisions and dependencies are visible to the Chief Legal Officer and relevant senior leaders, with clear ownership and escalation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Advise on material corporate matters

Provide clear, commercial and risk-based Group legal advice on material corporate, financing, M&A, capital-markets and cross-border matters, escalating significant issues to the Chief Legal Officer.

Lead separation and transaction execution

Lead the legal workstreams for separation arrangements, legal due diligence, shareholder agreements and related corporate documentation, coordinating stakeholders and dependencies through to completion.

Support listing readiness and execution

Own and coordinate relevant listing documentation and legal readiness activity, working across Finance, Investor Relations, Tax, Risk and external advisers to meet applicable requirements and milestones.

Oversee corporate governance

Attending and supporting various board committees and providing analysis and counsel on public company governance and compliance matters, including Board and committee issues, conflicts of interest, related party transactions, policies and best governance practices. 

Lead company-secretarial compliance

Maintain the Group corporate governance framework, statutory records, entity governance and company-secretarial processes, coordinating with local teams and advisers where appropriate.

Govern disclosure, insider information and other listed company policies and legal controls

Design, operate and continuously improve disclosure controls, insider-information procedures and other policies and governance supporting listing requirements, ensuring clear responsibilities, escalation routes and evidence of compliance.

Key adviser on public company elements of Human Resources

Key legal adviser on listing rules and corporate law aspects of executive compensation, incentive plans and benefits,

Manage material litigation and external counsel

Oversee Group-level and material cross-border litigation, establish legal strategy and governance, appoint and manage external counsel and maintain disciplined oversight of legal spend.

Support the Chief Legal Officer on broad range of legal matters

Assist the Chief Legal Officer on a broad range of contracts, transactions, investigations and other legal matters, providing legal guidance and services to the company as required including managing external counsel and legal budgeting,

EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY

ESSENTIAL

• Significant corporate legal and governance experience gained in a complex, international organisation and/or leading law firm.
• Qualified lawyer with strong experience of corporate transactions, financing, M&A, capital-markets or comparable strategic matters.
• Proven experience leading complex legal workstreams involving multiple jurisdictions, stakeholders and external advisers.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, Board and committee processes and company-secretarial requirements.
• Experience managing material litigation, external counsel and legal budgets with commercial discipline.
• Ability to advise senior executives and Board stakeholders with clarity, independence and sound judgement.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and sensitive information.
• Experience in telecommunications, technology, infrastructure or another regulated sector.
• Experience supporting a listed company, IPO or other capital-markets transaction.
• Benelux or broader multi-market European legal experience.
• Experience of separation, carve-out, integration or complex shareholder arrangements.
• Knowledge of disclosure controls, insider-information procedures and Euronext-related governance and compliance requirements.

LEADERSHIP AND BEHAVIOURS

Enterprise mindset

Applies an enterprise-wide legal lens, protects Ziggo Group’s interests and respects local legal and operating-company accountability.

Clarity and judgement

Makes sound, independent judgements in ambiguity and translates complex legal issues into clear choices and implications.

Constructive challenge

Builds credibility with executives and Board stakeholders while offering direct and constructive legal challenge.

Delivery at pace

Prioritises material risk and critical milestones, maintaining quality and control while delivering at pace.

Collaboration

Works effectively across VodafoneZiggo, Telenet, ZTS, Liberty Global and external advisers to coordinate complex legal activity.

Integrity

Operates with discretion, independence, professional integrity and a strong commitment to legal and governance standards.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Ziggo Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is respected, supported and able to perform at their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and circumstances and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where requested.