Senior Legal Counsel - Banking & Payments H/F/X

Beschrijving van het bedrijf

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs around 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports annual sales approaching $3 billion. Through our global distribution centres in North America, Asia and Europe, we provide our customers with strategic technology and business transformation solutions, enabling them to operate as leaders in their fields. Since the official acquisition of VOLT in September 2023, INNOVA has boosted its capacity to provide effective staffing solutions across a range of industries and skill areas, including IT & Telecoms, Digital Entertainment, Engineering, Finance and Life Sciences.

Beschrijving van de functie

Primary Purpose

Our client, a leading organization in the Financial Services sector, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide expert legal guidance on banking and payment services regulations.
The role ensures regulatory compliance (Belgian & EU), advises on legal risk, and supports the development of compliant products, services, contracts, and operations.
 

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory & Compliance Advisory

• Monitor and interpret Belgian & EU financial regulations
• Advise on new legislation and regulatory developments
• Assess impact on products, services, and operations

Business Legal Support

• Advise teams on legal and regulatory matters
• Identify and mitigate legal and operational risks
• Provide pragmatic, solution-oriented legal guidance

Contracts & Documentation

• Draft, review, and validate contracts and legal documents
• Ensure compliance of customer-facing materials and marketing content
• Support new product and service launches

Disputes & Complaints

• Manage customer disputes and legal claims
• Coordinate with external counsel when needed
• Support efficient resolution strategies

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as legal partner to business, compliance, and risk teams
• Support cross-functional projects
• Promote a strong compliance culture

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master's Degree in Law
• 7+ years' experience in banking / financial services
• Strong expertise in banking law and payment services

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of Belgian & EU banking regulations
• Strong understanding of payment services frameworks
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong legal risk assessment capability

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented and highly structured
• Strong stakeholder management
• Business-oriented and pragmatic mindset

Languages

• Native level: Dutch or French
• Good command of French and/or Dutch
• English is an asset

Taalvaardigheden

• Engels (troef)

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• Frans (troef)

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• Nederlands (troef)

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

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