Lead a legal department with strategic and operational impactDrive governance, procedures, and key regulatory processes
About Our Client
Our 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.
Job Description
Ensure day‑to‑day continuity of the legal department, including planning, back‑up management, and workflow organisation
Define, maintain, and update procedures in line with regulatory and operational evolutions
Participate in internal governance committees with control functions and support them on legal topics
Validate suppliers and all new contracts entered into by the organisation
Oversee documentation and identification requirements linked to outsourcing and operational resilience frameworks applicable in the sector
Manage client‑related legal procedures
Draft legal opinions with concise Executive Summaries for operational stakeholders
Handle litigation matters
Manage fiscal (VAT, transaction‑related taxes, withholding obligations) and patrimonial questions (donations, ownership structures, estate‑related topics)
The Successful Applicant
Bilingual FR / NL
Master's degree in Law with at least 5 years of experience in a financial environment
Proficient with standard IT tools
Strong stress resilience and organisational skills
Excellent written communication and synthesis abilities
Effective communicator with collaborative mindset
What's on Offer
A key leadership function within a discreet and established financial organisation
The opportunity to shape legal governance and drive regulatory alignment
A professional environment with diversified responsibilities and cross‑department exposure
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