Head of Legal

ph3Context /h3pTo further strengthen our leadership within the European asset management landscape, Degroof Petercam Asset Management (DPAM) is seeking an inspiring and strategic Head of Legal to lead our legal function. /ph3Your position /h3ulliReport directly to the Co-CEO of DPAM, ensuring legal strategy is fully aligned with Group Legal standards, policies, and reporting requirements. /liliSupervise and coach a team of legal professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture and supporting their development. /liliReport functionally to the Head of Legal of Banque Degroof Petercam SA (DPAM’s parent company), with a clear mandate to build a strong, integrated relationship between the DPAM legal team and the Banque Degroof Petercam legal department. You will actively promote alignment, knowledge sharing, and collaboration, ensuring both teams operate as a cohesive unit and leverage each other’s expertise to support the Group’s objectives. /liliMaintain close working relationships with the Group Indosuez Legal Management, facilitating cross-group legal collaboration and sharing best practices. /liliAct as a strategic advisor to senior management, providing expert guidance on legal, regulatory, and governance matters impacting asset management and international fund distribution. /liliDrive the implementation of regulatory projects (ESG, MiFID, UCITS, AIFM, RIS, DORA, outsourcing, marketing rules, etc.), ensuring DPAM remains at the forefront of compliance and innovation. /liliOversee contract review and negotiation with funds, management companies, service providers, and institutional clients, safeguarding DPAM’s interests and reputation. /liliRepresent DPAM with regulatory authorities (FSMA) and industry bodies (BEAMA), positioning the firm as a thought leader in asset management. /liliMonitor and anticipate regulatory and legislative developments, translating complex legal frameworks into actionable business strategies. /liliPromote a business-oriented legal culture, proactively identifying opportunities and risks, and ensuring legal needs are managed in line with local laws, regulations, and best practices. /liliChampion legal excellence and innovation, continuously improving processes and leveraging technology to enhance legal operations. /li /ulh3Your profile /h3ulliBelgian Master in Law; /liliMinimum 10 years’ experience in asset management, banking finance, or as lawyer with proven leadership in legal teams ; /liliFluent in French and English, with at least a passive knowledge of Dutch; /liliInspirational leader with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization. Prior experience in team management is a strong asset; /liliStrategic thinker, able to translate legal complexity into practical business solutions; /liliAutonomous, organized, and proactive, with a passion for driving change and delivering results; /liliDeep understanding of asset management regulations and international fund distribution; /liliCommitted to continuous learning and professional development, both for yourself and your team. /li /ulh3Our offer /h3pFor more than 150 years, Degroof Petercam has been a reference investment house. Entrepreneurship is our DNA, expertise is our fuel. You will become part of a company with highly skilled, talented and passionate experts that aim for nothing less than excellence. The impact of our work goes beyond profit by looking at business from a broader perspective, challenging those who want to intellectually. As a part of Indosuez Wealth Management and Crédit Agricole,

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our people ongoing learning and development and mobility on an international scale. /ppIn addition to our fascinating work environment, we also offer: /pulliA broad offer of learning development programs including a Degroof Petercam Academy for both professional and personal goals. /liliAn attractive and market conform compensation package /liliFlexible

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teleworking /liliAn Employee Social Engagement Program /liliAccess to the same Private Banking Expertise as our clients /li /ul /p