Manager, Europe Region Legal & Compliance

Location:     The Netherlands, Brussels, Belgium, or the UK

Location type:       Hybrid (Brussels) or Remote (NL or UK)

Reporting to:        Head of Operations, Europe

Annual salary:       Netherlands: €58,000 – €65,000 EUR
Belgium: €65,000 – €72,000 EUR
UK: £50,000 – £55,000 GBP

Contract type: Two-year fixed-term contract.

Working hours: Full-time

Candidate level: Manager

Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with applications considered until the final deadline. Closing date for applications is Monday 6^th April 2026, 9:00 am CET

Background
Environmental Defense Fund Europe (EDFE) is part of the global nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund. We combine science, economics, and policy expertise to deliver bold climate solutions to Europe's toughest environmental challenges. Known for innovative partnerships with business and science, we help accelerate the transition to a fair, net-zero future.

Purpose of role
This is a new position to support the European team with all regulatory, fiscal, and governance compliance for the Europe Region. This role is responsible for maintaining an annual calendar of local compliance requirements and supports the Head of Operations, Europe, and Senior Director of Finance in providing correct documentation for the many compliance requirements. The Manager, Europe Region Legal and Compliance will work on maintaining communication with the competent authorities and relevant colleagues globally.

EDFE is comprised of two legal entities: a UK-based Charity and a Dutch Foundation (Stichting), and also includes a Belgian branch of the Stichting. These entities function in a close relationship with the US-based EDF Inc., which is the original founding entity of the organization. This role will be the main reference for all Europe Region team members for documentation related to compliance.

Primary responsibilities

Supporting the maintenance of the official governance records by advancing and maintaining best practices for document and information management processes and systems (e.g., securing, cataloguing, and organizing corporate documents, board resolutions, meeting minutes, financial and regulatory records, etc., for all EDF Europe operations).
Supporting the Head of Operations, Europe to ensure correct maintenance of records at the various Europe Region entities, including;
- Managing signature processes for board meetings in the Netherlands and the UK.
- Supporting the provision of correct documentation for annual fiscal compliance processes.
Supporting the EDFE enterprise team to ensure fiscal, social, legal, and local authority compliance in all countries where EDF has a presence in Europe.
Support the maintenance and progress of the legal and compliance elements of the EDFE Risk Register
Updating and managing the local compliance calendar to ensure critical financial, governance, and other filings and reporting deadlines are met.
Monitor and address communication received via the Europe Compliance email address
Additional relevant responsibilities as assigned, for example, provide support to the Executive Director of the Europe Region on incoming local legal compliance requirements.

Profile

As a member of the Europe Region team at Environmental Defense Fund, we all share a responsibility for:
- Participating in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals, in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges aligned with EDF’s values.
- Operating from a position of trust in one another’s professional skills, always assuming common purpose, working with good intentions, and acting out of kindness.
- Succeeding together.

Experience

Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years’ experience in governance, legal, or compliance operations, or similar relevant experience.

Qualifications

English is essential, with a second language preferable.
Strong sense of collaboration, working with various members of the Europe Region team.
Strong executive skills, undeterred by complex requirements or documentation.
Solutions-oriented with the ability to assess and communicate requirements and effectively manage priorities and expectations.
Self-starter with strong attention to detail, deadlines, and organization required.
Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency, and inclusivity, and the ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, always mindful, respectful, and diplomatic.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and work in a multi-cultural environment.
Non-profit experience preferred.
Have a start-up mindset, demonstrating agility, resourcefulness, and comfort operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve as processes are developed.
Kindness, optimism, and a sense of humor are essential.

Terms and conditions
You need to already have the right to work and live in the country where you are applying from.

If you have any questions about the role or organisation and would like an informal chat ahead of submitting a formal application, please reach out to Shoshana Grammer at shoshana@upsallinternational.com. To note: in order to keep your application safe and ensure your data is GDPR compliant, applications will not be accepted via email.

· Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The deadline for applications is Monday 6^th April, 9:00 am CET ·

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