* You provide expert legal advice and support across all areas of our client's operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
* You draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and agreements with partners, suppliers, and stakeholders.
* You manage and analyze legal risks related to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, projects/strategic initiatives and operational activities.
* You handle dispute resolution and litigation matters, coordinating with external counsel when necessary.
* You handle the legal aspect of annual accounts, Board of Directors & Shareholders topics.
* You proactively monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting Batopin and advise management on implications. You create a legal watch actionable by your colleagues.
* You act as a legal risk gatekeeper, engaging directly with C-level executives to challenge, shape, and clear strategic decisions from a legal and regulatory standpoint.
* You collaborate closely with internal departments (Finance, Operations, Compliance) to ensure legal alignment in projects and initiatives.
* You maintain accurate and timely documentation of all legal files in the central system and ensure proper reporting to management.
* Master's degree in Law; specialization in corporate/commercial/financial or competition law is a plus.
* Minimum 7 to 10 years of relevant experience (law firm and/or in-house), ideally within financial services, payments, regulated industries, or multi-site operations/real estate.
* Excellent knowledge of Belgian law and good command of EU regulations; litigation/dispute experience is an asset.
* Fluent in Dutch and English with strong French (spoken).
* Strong analytical skills; able to translate complex legal topics into clear, actionable guidance for C-level.
* High integrity, sound judgement, and resilience; comfortable prioritizing and delivering under time pressure.
* Outstanding communication and negotiation skills; collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functionally.
* Comfortable working autonomously while fostering teamwork in a fast-moving environment.
* Able to deal with several Law firms at the same time and drive them to achieve results.
* Able to represent our client with all legal aspects.
Permanent position with strategic visibility across the organization
Competitive package including:
* Company car (Volvo EX30, Mercedes EQB, or equivalent - full electric)
* Bonus (4%), €100 net allowances
* Comprehensive insurance coverage (hospitalization, group, accident, mobility)
* 30 holidays (20 legal + 10 company)
* Hybrid work environment and light onboarding process for fast integration
* Chance to play a key role in the legal backbone of a national initiative