Legal Operations Lead

About the role

ING Belgium is looking for a Legal Operations Lead within its Legal Department, joining the Corporate Support & Legal Operations (CLO) team and reporting to the Head of CLO. The role combines legal insight, operational expertise and project leadership to make Legal more efficient, innovative and future-ready.

Key responsibilities

• Review, optimize and implement legal processes and ways of working
• Identify opportunities for innovation, automation and continuous improvement across Legal
• Lead strategic projects and change initiatives affecting Legal and its stakeholders
• Plan, coordinate and deliver projects using project management methodologies
• Translate legal requirements into efficient operational processes and practical solutions
• Leverage technology, AI and data-driven approaches to improve Legal operations
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization and ensure activities, decisions, risks and project progress are documented and communicated

Required profile

• Degree in Law, Economics, Business or a related field is an asset
• Demonstrable experience in Legal Operations, transformation, process management, project management or a related area is highly valued
• Genuine interest in the legal function and its interaction with business and technology
• Professional working proficiency in Dutch, French and English (spoken and written)

Required skills

• Process improvement, transformation, operational excellence or project management experience
• Analytical, planning, research, drafting and negotiation skills
• Stakeholder management and communication
• Knowledge of or strong interest in AI, technology, data enablement and digital transformation

What we offer

• Meaningful work with visible impact and the chance to lead high-profile transformation and innovation initiatives
• A collaborative international environment
• Continuous development, training and knowledge sharing
• Flexible compensation and benefits