Solo Legal Counsel - Brussels - NL/FR/EN

Overview

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 Batopin 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 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

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