Strategic and visible role
Unique scale-up environment
About Our Client
Our client is a fast-growing and highly regulated company operating in the financial services infrastructure sector. Created a few years ago by major Belgian financial institutions, the organization is currently undergoing a significant scale-up phase and aims to become a key national player in its field.
With a strong focus on accessibility, efficiency, and innovation, the company is building a nationwide network of service points, ensuring coverage across Belgium. The organization operates in close collaboration with regulatory authorities and combines a corporate, structured environment with the agility of a scale-up.
The company employs around 30-35 people internally, supported by external partners, and is headquartered in Brussels.
Job Description
As a Solo Legal Counsel your responsibilities are:
Providing pragmatic and business-oriented legal advice to senior stakeholders
Acting as the legal representative of the company across all operations
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements
Overseeing corporate governance and compliance matters
Acting as legal risk gatekeeper, identifying and mitigating risks
Managing disputes and litigation, in collaboration with external law firms
Coordinating with and managing external legal counsel
Ensuring accurate documentation and reporting of legal files
Monitoring Belgian and EU regulatory developments and advising on their impact
The Successful Applicant
A successful Solo Legal Counsel should have:
Master's degree in Law (Belgium)
5 to 10 years of relevant experience (law firm and/or in-house)
Strong expertise in corporate law, commercial contracts, and governance
Experience in a regulated environment is a plus
Ability to work in full autonomy in a solo legal role
Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with C-level stakeholders and public institutions
Languages:
Dutch: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Professional level
What's on Offer
Salary up 90.000 EUR gross/ year in 13,92 instalments
Company car (full electric)
Full benefits package (insurance, bonus, net allowances, etc.)
Hybrid working model (2 days/week in the office - Brussels)
Attractive number of holidays
A dynamic, flat, and collaborative working environment
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