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Legal Counsel

Saint-Josse-ten-Noode,
remote
Permanent
0 - 0 EUR / Yearly
Robert Half Talent Solutions is currently looking for a Legal Counsel (m/f/x) for a permanent position based in Brussels.Our client is a fast growing company active in the banking sector.As Legal Counsel (m/f/x) you will be responsible for:<ul><li>Assisting with corporate housekeeping and managing board and shareholder meetings, including coordinating timing and location of meetings, preparing and distributing board/shareholder pre-read materials, meeting agendas, notifications and meeting minutes for the board of directors and shareholders; </li><li>Assisting the business lines with day-to-day legal matters related to the Bank's activities and products, including banking, lending, savings, investment and commercial matters; </li><li>Providing research, legal analysis, business-oriented advice, legal opinions and memoranda to the business lines; </li><li>Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial, banking and financial contracts; </li><li>Developing and maintaining the Bank's policies, procedures and governance framework on industry-specific issues, corporate governance and regulatory matters; </li><li>Providing clarification on legal language or specifications to the business lines and contributing to legal awareness and training initiatives; </li><li>Communicating and negotiating with external parties, including external counsel, regulators, Ombudsfin and other stakeholders, and supporting the business lines in such interactions; </li><li>Drafting and amending contracts, procedures, and other legal documents; </li><li>Creating and managing a solid legal contractual database; </li><li>Optimising legal processes and workflows to improve efficiency, consistency and risk management; </li><li>Continuously staying abreast of evolving laws and regulations by reviewing legal resources and consequently informing the business lines; </li><li>Analysing on a regular basis the Bank's actions and decisions, identifying legal and operational risk areas, suggesting alternative courses of action and proposing mitigating measures; </li><li>Gradually assisting with transactional work (M&A, structured finance, and capital markets); </li><li>Providing support to the wider Legal team, including acting as a back-up for team members and assisting with governance and administrative legal matters when required; </li><li>Contributing as a trusted internal legal adviser to the Bank's departments, with a hands-on and solution-oriented approach;</li><li>Other duties as may be determined from time to time by the General Counsel.</li></ul>The required profile for the Legal Counsel (m/f/x) position:<ul><li>Master's degree in Belgian Law (only Belgian qualified lawyers) any additional degree is a plus; </li><li>Minimum 5 years' experience (experience as a legal counsel in a bank, financial institution, or law firm advising the financial sector is an asset); </li><li>Generalist legal profile with a strong interest in the financial sector; banking law expertise is not required, but a genuine curiosity, willingness to learn, and motivation to develop expertise in a regulated banking environment are essential.</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Fluent in English and French and/or Dutch (knowledge of both national languages is an asset).</li></ul>Interested in this position of Legal Counsel (m/f/x) at a young and dynamic company? Apply today. Robert Half BV and Robert Half Project Sourcing BV process the data from applicants that is required to carry out the application process. You can find more information on data protection, in particular on your rights, at <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/be/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/be/en/privacy</a>.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um9iZXJ0SGFsZi42NTk0NC4xMDg5NUByaGlldXJvcGUuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-01T08:12:52Z