Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar Jobs Updated on 08/06/2026Strategic and visible roleUnique scale-up environmentAbout Our ClientOur 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 DescriptionAs a Solo Legal Counsel your responsibilities are:Providing pragmatic and business-oriented legal advice to senior stakeholdersActing as the legal representative of the company across all operationsDrafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreementsOverseeing corporate governance and compliance mattersActing as legal risk gatekeeper, identifying and mitigating risksManaging disputes and litigation, in collaboration with external law firmsCoordinating with and managing external legal counselEnsuring accurate documentation and reporting of legal filesMonitoring Belgian and EU regulatory developments and advising on their impactThe Successful ApplicantA 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 governanceExperience in a regulated environment is a plusAbility to work in full autonomy in a solo legal roleStrong communication skills, with the ability to interact with C-level stakeholders and public institutionsLanguages:Dutch: FluentEnglish: FluentFrench: Professional levelWhat'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 environmentContactAristote LotokoQuote job refJN-052026-7027430Job summarySectorLegal & TaxSub SectorGeneral Counsel - In-houseIndustryFinancial ServicesLocationBrusselsContract TypePermanentConsultant nameAristote LotokoJob ReferenceJN-052026-7027430
