Wat:Frequentie: Dagelijks WekelijksHead of Legal - FR/NL - Brussels - Financial ServicesOur client is an established organisation active in the wider financial services industry. The legal team consists of one in-house legal professional and a paralegal who manages client documentation and inheritance-related processes. The Head of Legal ensures the operating continuity of the department, defines internal procedures, and adapts them to evolving regulations. They participate in internal governance committees together with independent control functions and provide specialised legal insight when required. The environment values methodological precision, a high level of confidentiality, and cross-functional collaboration.Head of Legal - FR/NL - Brussels - Financial ServicesEnsure day-to-day continuity of the legal department, including planning, back-up management, and workflow organisationDefine, maintain, and update procedures in line with regulatory and operational evolutionsParticipate in internal governance committees with control functions and support them on legal topicsValidate suppliers and all new contracts entered into by the organisationOversee documentation and identification requirements linked to outsourcing and operational resilience frameworks applicable in the sectorManage client-related legal proceduresDraft legal opinions with concise Executive Summaries for operational stakeholdersHandle litigation mattersManage fiscal (VAT, transaction-related taxes, withholding obligations) and patrimonial questions (donations, ownership structures, estate-related topics)ProfielMaster's degree in Law with at least 5 years of experience in a financial environmentProficient with standard IT toolsStrong stress resilience and organisational skillsExcellent written communication and synthesis abilitiesEffective communicator with collaborative mindsetAanbodA key leadership function within a discreet and established financial organisationThe opportunity to shape legal governance and drive regulatory alignmentA professional environment with diversified responsibilities and cross-department exposure
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