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Solo Legal Counsel - Brussels - NL/FR/EN

Brussels City Permanent Work from home View Job Description
Our client is looking for a Solo Legal Counsel (5-10 years' experience) to manage all legal, corporate, and regulatory matters within a fast-scaling infrastructure company. Reporting to the CFO, you will advise senior management, draft complex contracts, and ensure compliance with national and EU regulations in a highly regulated environment.

Updated on 13/05/2026

  • Join a growing company supported by Belgium's major financial actors
  • Take ownership of the legal function, directly support executive decision-making

About Our Client

Our client is an infrastructure company created by Belgium's leading banks to design, operate, and optimize a shared national network of financial service points.

With over 900 locations, the company is entering a key phase toward full deployment by early 2026. Based in Brussels, the team professionals works in an open and collaborative environment, combining financial expertise, innovation, and public trust.

The company offers a flat, pragmatic culture, with a hybrid work policy (2 days/week onsite) and a strong focus on autonomy and accountability. Employees are encouraged to take ownership, ask questions, and drive impact from day one.

Job Description

  • You provide expert legal advice and support across all areas of our client's operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • You draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and agreements with partners, suppliers, and stakeholders.
  • You manage and analyze legal risks related to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, projects/strategic initiatives and operational activities.
  • You handle dispute resolution and litigation matters, coordinating with external counsel when necessary.
  • You handle the legal aspect of annual accounts, Board of Directors & Shareholders topics.
  • You proactively monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting our client and advise management on implications. You create a legal watch actionable by your colleagues.
  • You act as a legal risk gatekeeper, engaging directly with C-level executives to challenge, shape, and clear strategic decisions from a legal and regulatory standpoint.
  • You collaborate closely with internal departments (Finance, Operations, Compliance) to ensure legal alignment in projects and initiatives.
  • You maintain accurate and timely documentation of all legal files in the central system and ensure proper reporting to management.

The Successful Applicant

  • Master's degree in Law; specialization in corporate/commercial/financial or competition law is a plus.
  • Minimum 7 to 10 years of relevant experience (law firm and/or in-house), ideally within financial services, payments, regulated industries, or multi-site operations/real estate.
  • Excellent knowledge of Belgian law and good command of EU regulations; litigation/dispute experience is an asset.
  • Fluent in Dutch and English with strong French (spoken).
  • Strong analytical skills; able to translate complex legal topics into clear, actionable guidance for C-level.
  • High integrity, sound judgement, and resilience; comfortable prioritizing and delivering under time pressure.
  • Outstanding communication and negotiation skills; collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functionally.
  • Comfortable working autonomously while fostering teamwork in a fast-moving environment.
  • Able to deal with several Law firms at the same time and drive them to achieve results.
  • Able to represent our client with all legal aspects.

What's on Offer

Permanent position with strategic visibility across the organization

Competitive package including:

  • Company car (Volvo EX30, Mercedes EQB, or equivalent - full electric)
  • Bonus (4%), €100 net allowances
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage (hospitalization, group, accident, mobility)
  • 30 holidays (20 legal + 10 company)
  • Hybrid work environment and light onboarding process for fast integration
  • Chance to play a key role in the legal backbone of a national initiative



Contact
Tanguy Grandjean
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6969970

Job summary

Sector
Legal & Tax
Sub Sector
General Counsel - In-house
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Brussels City
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tanguy Grandjean
Job Reference
JN-032026-6969970
Remote or office
Work from home

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