Head of Strategy, Digital & Operations at DLL Group

Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategy, Operations, Corporate Affairs, Corporate Governance, Strategic Boardroom Advisor, Digitalization, Team Leadership, Budget Management, Workflow Improvement, Legal Policy, Technology Integration, Data Analysis, Strategic Project Steering, Analytical Judgment, Stakeholder Influence, Change Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Group Legal Head of Strategy, Digital & Operations You will lead the Strategy & Operations pillar, setting the vision for a modern, future‑ready operational backbone that enables Legal to deliver with clarity, consistency and impact. This pillar will be responsible for corporate affairs and corporate governance, and will play a pivotal role as a strategic boardroom advisor. You will shape the function’s structures, governance and priorities to strengthen Legal’s effectiveness and long‑term performance. You will oversee key strategic initiatives, drive coherence across ways of working and serve as a key driver of digitalization efforts across the Legal function. As a member of the Group Legal Management Team, you will collaborate with senior executives and cross‑functional partners to inform decisions and advance DLL’s strategic goals. Find out more here [https://youtu.be/gBE3ATequxM] about how you can unleash your full potential at DLL Day to day: * Lead, coach, and develop a multi‑disciplinary team of subordinate managers, lawyers, and legal professionals across the Strategy & Operations pillar, ensuring high performance, effective planning, and strong stewardship of people, budget, and execution. * Provide strategic leadership across the pillar’s core areas—including corporate affairs and housekeeping, corporate governance, expense management, workflow improvement, legal policy, technology, data, claims, and reporting—leveraging broad cross‑functional understanding and strong commercial awareness to connect these disciplines with the wider Legal function. * Strengthen processes, tools, and ways of working across the Legal function by designing and implementing group‑wide standards and solutions that enhance consistency, operational excellence, and the overall quality of Legal service delivery. * Steer major strategic legal projects and initiatives with global scope, maintaining oversight of progress, risks, interdependencies, and key decisions, and applying advanced analytical judgment to resolve complex issues and drive innovative solutions. * Champion the effective use of technology, AI, and data within Legal, integrating expertise from multiple disciplines to deliver more efficient, scalable, and future‑focused operational capabilities. * Act as a strategic advisor in the EB boardroom, providing forward‑looking operational insight, influencing senior decision‑makers, and ensuring that Legal’s functional priorities are well aligned with group‑level objectives. * Foster strong collaboration across the global Legal network by promoting shared responsibility, collective ownership, and alignment in how the function delivers, influencing senior stakeholders internally and externally to ensure coherence and functional integration. All members enjoy * Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity. * Health and Wellness program including healthy food, free health checks, fun health & vitality activities. * Flexible hours with possibility to work from home * Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs. * Click this link [https://www.dllgroup.com/en/careers/benefits] for an overview of all the benefits in your region. “We lead the way in meeting the need for flexibility and transparency which our customers increasingly expect” Essentials: * Master degree, with a post-master preferably in financial law. * Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant legal experience, with significant experience in a senior in-house legal role or a law firm. * Proven experience in senior leadership within a complex or evolving organization. * Proven track record of steering multiple initiatives across regions and markets * Experience leading and developing teams across varied skill sets. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Fluent in English. Extras: * It would be appreciated if you bring experience with change projects. Choose wellbeing DLL’s wellbeing ambition is to educate, equip and empower members to build connections, manage their mental, emotional, physical and financial wellness and maintain balance between work and the other priorities that make up their lives. Our four wellbeing categories are as follows: * Connection – Build meaningful connections with other DLL members * Health – Manage mental, emotional and physical health * Finance – Provide learning opportunities to help members achieve personal financial health * Lifestyle – Maintain balance between work and life priorities These are the things that matter to our members and the wellbeing of our members matters to DLL Good to know: * Deadline for application: April 12th (Due to high volume of applications this requisition may close prior to posted close date) * The selection process may involve an assessment * Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website * #LI-WILLEM * DLL’s referral program applies * For more information, please contact our Regional Talent Acquisition Manager, Europe Willem Hessels via willem.hessels@dllgroup.com [willem.hessels@dllgroup.com] DLL appreciates the time you spend applying to our openings. We advise only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Hiring subject to successful completion of a background check. DLL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation in accordance with our values and all applicable legislation. DLL, a great place to build your career DLL is a global asset finance company that partners with manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and end users to facilitate access to equipment and technology. Headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, we operate in over 25 countries, offering financial solutions across various industries. We are also a 100% subsidiary of our parent company Rabobank, one of the world’s largest financial companies. Join our community of over 6.000 members from 75 nationalities! At DLL, our unique culture — shaped by our values (We put our customers first -Together we achieve more-You can count on me - I challenge myself and others to grow) and behaviors that define us — is at the heart of everything we do. We offer exciting job opportunities where you feel welcomed, respected and empowered to be your authentic self and share your best ideas. At DLL, we believe in the strength of our diverse perspectives and experiences, which make our global community thrive. You’ll receive competitive pay, generous benefits, health and wellbeing support, and manage your work-life balance through our hybrid working flexibility. Our global operations offer you a variety of development opportunities and we encourage you to take on new challenges across our departments, businesses and regions. Our company strategy emphasizes our commitment to sustainable business and making social impact is part of that as well. Together, we’ll “Partner for a better world” to make a positive impact. Joining DLL, means joining a company that consistently scores higher than the industry average in Employee Engagement surveys. This is also being acknowledged through many Great Place to Work certificates. People who work at DLL, like DLL. Join us in Partnering for a better world!

Responsibilities

The role involves leading the Strategy & Operations pillar to establish a modern operational backbone for the Legal function, focusing on corporate affairs, governance, and driving digitalization efforts. This leader will also coach a multi-disciplinary team and act as a strategic advisor to the executive boardroom on functional priorities and group objectives.