Legal counsel - banking & payments
Our client, a leading player in the Financial Services sector, is looking for a Legal Counsel to support its banking and payment services activities. You will provide practical legal advice, support regulatory compliance, review contracts, and work closely with business stakeholders on day-to-day legal matters and projects.
This position is ideal for a legal professional with 3-5 years of experience in the banking, payments, or financial services sector.
Key responsibilities
Regulatory & legal advice:
Monitor Belgian and European banking regulations.
Advise internal teams on legal and compliance matters.
Support the implementation of new regulatory requirements.
Identify and help mitigate legal risks.
Contracts & documentation:
Review and draft contracts, policies, terms & conditions, and legal documentation.
Ensure customer communications and business materials comply with applicable regulations.
Support the launch of new products and services from a legal perspective.
Stakeholder support:
Partner with Business, Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams.
Provide clear, pragmatic, and business-oriented legal guidance.
Support projects requiring legal input.
Complaints & disputes:
Assist in managing customer complaints and legal disputes.
Coordinate with external counsel when required.
Your profile
Master's Degree in Law
3-5 years of legal experience within banking, payments, financial services, or another regulated environment
Good knowledge of Belgian and European financial regulations
Experience in contract drafting and review
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Pragmatic, solution-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Languages:
Native-level Dutch or French
Good knowledge of the other national language
English is an asset
Ideal candidate
A hands-on Legal Counsel who enjoys working closely with the business, navigating regulatory matters, and delivering practical legal solutions in a dynamic financial services environment.