Legal Counsel – In‑house (Belgium)

About the role

CapitalatWork is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join its Belgian legal team. The role offers a strategic, cross‑border perspective within a leading independent wealth manager, supporting a range of regulatory, commercial and corporate matters.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on financial‑services regulations and other regulatory issues affecting the business.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and standard templates.
• Support corporate governance, corporate law matters and internal projects, including occasional M&A transactions.
• Provide legal assistance to internal departments such as Compliance, HR and Project Management.
• Coordinate with external counsel when required and collaborate with the Luxembourg legal team on cross‑border topics.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Law.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in financial services or another highly regulated sector.
• Ability to work independently and deliver pragmatic, business‑oriented advice.
• Strong interest in a broad range of legal topics rather than a narrow specialization.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch, French and English.

Required skills

• Legal research and analysis.
• Contract drafting and negotiation.
• Regulatory compliance expertise.

What we offer

• A varied, intellectually stimulating legal role with significant business impact.
• Strategic involvement in key decisions and cross‑border collaboration.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial company culture.
• Competitive remuneration, bonus, comprehensive benefits and a fiscally optimised compensation structure.