Interim Head of Legal

Il y a 5 jours

Brussel, Brussel-Hoofdstad, Belgique Vivid Resourcing Temps plein 90 000 € - 120 000 € Contrat

For a banking customer in Brussels, we are searching for an interim Head of Legal to lead and mentor a team of 4 specialized Legal Advisors (payments, tax, GDPR, civil law, etc.).

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality legal support: contract review, analysis, and advice to operational departments.
  • Monitor developments in Belgian banking and financial regulations, as well as relevant provisions of the Code of Economic Law (mortgage loans, consumer credit, trade practices, etc.).
  • Propose pragmatic, solution-oriented interpretations.
  • Organise the distribution of files and ensure the quality and consistency of deliverables.
  • Support the skills development and professional growth of team members.
  • Coordinate the implementation of impactful regulations in collaboration with the Head of Legal & Compliance.
  • Participate in the bank’s cross-functional projects to ensure compliance.
  • Act as a liaison between the team and other departments, bringing a constructive and pragmatic perspective.

Profile

  • Master’s degree in Law, ideally with a specialization or experience in banking law, economic law, or credit law.
  • 5 to 7 years of relevant professional experience, including proven team management experience.
  • Good knowledge of the banking sector and Belgian financial regulations.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
  • Critical thinking, attention to detail, and a solution-oriented mindset; comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

START DATE: August

DURATION: 3 Months

EXTENSION: TBC

CONTRACT: Freelance

LOCATION: Brussels

ONSITE POLICY: Flexible

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

LANGUAGES: Trilingual fluent French, Dutch and English

INTERVIEW PROCESS: 1 stage