Legal Counsel - Financial Law - Brussels

About Our Client
Our client is a major multinational financial services institution, holding a vast global presence. With a workforce exceeding 60,000 persons.. They have a solid reputation for delivering high-quality financial solutions to a their clients all around the world.

Job Description

• Provide proactive, business-oriented legal and regulatory guidance, focusing on cutting-edge areas such as investment services, sustainable finance, capital markets, and the distribution of financial products.
• Deliver expert advice on client legal documentation and effective communication strategies.
• Collaborate closely and constructively with business units, client services, compliance teams, and senior management to address ongoing matters and drive innovative projects.
• Engage actively in banking associations and contribute to both local and international working groups, ensuring your expertise shapes industry standards.
• Maintain a vigilant legal watch, providing timely and insightful updates to your team and the broader organization.
• Establish and maintain essential contacts, ensuring seamless follow-up on any issues with Belgian supervisory authorities.
• Implement strategies effectively within predefined risk appetites and tolerances, safeguarding the organization's interests.
• Oversee and manage comprehensive risk reports, ensuring timely escalation of any identified risks.

The Successful Applicant
A successful Senior Legal Counsel should have:

• At least 5 years of experience in financial law
• Excellent skills in drafting and reviewing legal documents
• Strong ability to manage legal risk
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance in the financial services industry
• Adept at handling legal proceedings
• Excellent communication and team player

What's on Offer

• An attractive salary package
• An annual bonus related to your performance and the group performance
• Beneficial extras such as a company car, cafeteria plan, and meal vouchers
• Insurance coverage including hospitalisation and life insurances
• A company-financed pension fund
• 32 days of annual leave
• 2 days of homeworking per week
• Opportunities for further training and professional development