Legal Counsel Business Lending
Brussels
Open-ended
Selection & Interim
Are you a Legal Counsel with expertise in business lending looking for a new challenge? Our client is seeking a talented individual to join their team and take on a diverse range of responsibilities, from advising on complex contracts to managing legal claims. If you have at least 5 years of experience, a Master's degree in Belgian Law, and are fluent in Dutch, French, and English, we want to hear from you! In return, you'll be part of an innovative and dynamic environment where new ideas are encouraged, and you'll have the opportunity to work both in the office and remotely. Take the next step in your legal career with us! Apply now.
Description
- Advising on complex contracts and structures in various domains concerning business lending, such as trade finance (bank guarantees, letters of credit, standby letters of credit, documentary collection,…), real estate finance, public aid and public procurement;
- Developing and maintaining loan and security documentation;
- Drafting divers contract templates;
- Having regular contacts both with a wide range of internal clients (front office, back office, credit deciders, credit risk management, compliance, credit restructuring, recovery, compliance,…) as well as with external parties (e.g. lawyers, notaries, bank lawyers of other Belgian banks, government authorities,…);
- Managing legal claims, sometimes in corporation with external legal counsels;
- Keeping track of and informing our internal clients of developments in legislation, regulations, jurisprudence and best practices;
- Advising on the implementation of internal policies and instructions;
- Participating in working groups both within internal and external organizations;
- Identifying and managing legal risks.
Your profile
- 5 years of relevant experience;
- Master degree in Belgian Law;
- Strong analytical skills and ability to deliver high quality work in a straightforward, easily understandable and straight to the point way;
- Strong written and oral communication skills, and ability to work independently and in teams;
- Ability to deliver high-quality work under deadlines;
- Fluent Dutch, French and English, written and spoken.
Offer
- Monthly salary indication: € 3501 - € 6000
- An informal, dynamic environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavours;
- A progressive and flexible way of working, where new ideas are valued ahead of convention;
- A hybrid way of working, allowing employees to split their time between working in the office and working from home, with a possibility for international remote working;
- Work closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues and stakeholders in an international environment;
- Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.
