Legal Counsel - Financial Services - Brussels M/V/X

Beschrijving van het bedrijf

Our client is a well-established financial institution with approximately 350 employees, currently undergoing a transformation of its legal and governance function. The department is being reinforced to better support the business and ensure high governance standards. Today composed of 3 legal professionals, the team is expected to grow to 6 members.

The organization promotes visibility, direct access to senior leadership, and a pragmatic approach to legal advisory. The Legal & Governance function is positioned at the heart of strategic decision-making, working closely with executive committees, board members, and external law firms.

Beschrijving van de functie

Corporate Governance / Corporate Secretary (50%)

• Act as a central point of contact for governance-related matters
• Prepare board and executive committee meetings (agenda, memos, minutes)
• Ensure compliance with governance best practices and regulatory expectations
• Advise the board on governance frameworks and legal implications
• Maintain corporate records and oversee corporate housekeeping activities
• Collaborate closely with the executive assistant supporting board logistics

Legal Advisory (50%)

• Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to business stakeholders
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of contracts
• Support the development of new products and services
• Handle litigation and pre-litigation matters (excluding credit-related disputes)
• Manage complex complaints and support the complaints department
• Contribute to regulatory monitoring (MiFID, financial regulations, etc.)

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with external law firms
• Interact regularly with senior management and board members
• Maintain relationships with regulatory authorities

Jouw profiel

• Master's degree in Law
• Minimum 6 years of legal experience (law firm or in-house)
• Strong legal expertise (corporate, financial law, litigation, advisory)
• Experience in the financial sector (banking, insurance, fintech, neobank) is highly preferred
• At least 3 years of experience as Corporate Secretary (strategic level) is a strong asset
• Fluent in French and Dutch (board and ExCo meetings conducted in French)
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Autonomous, proactive, and comfortable in a non-siloed environment
• Curious mindset with willingness to evolve and drive change
• Team player with strong sense of ownership

Taalvaardigheden

• Frans (troef)

  • Begrijpen : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Schrijven : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Lezen : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Spreken : Vaardig - (C1)

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