Senior Legal Counsel (Asset Management)

Degroof Petercam; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Broad offer of learning & development programs

Attractive compensation package

Flexible working hours

Teleworking options

Employee Social Engagement Program

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Brussels is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support the Legal department, implement regulatory projects, and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities. The ideal candidate will have a Belgian Master in Law and at least 6 years of experience in asset management laws or banking. Fluency in French and English is required, with a passive knowledge of Dutch preferred. The firm offers a dynamic work environment and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience as a lawyer familiar with asset management laws.
• Experience in the banking & finance industry is a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a small team.
• Analytical thinker with business acumen and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Legal in managing the Legal department.
• Implement regulatory projects in the field of asset management.
• Review and negotiate contracts with service providers and clients.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory authorities.
• Maintain relationships with regulators (FSMA) and represent the company at BEAMA.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement compliance measures.

Skills

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Passive knowledge of Dutch

Analytical thinking

Solution-oriented

Organized

Pro-active

Business acumen

Interpersonal relationship building

Education

Belgian Master in Law

Job description

In order to strengthen our Degroof Petercam Asset Management Team, we are currently looking for a Senior Legal Counsel.

In This Role You Will

• Support the Head of Legal in steering and managing the Legal department, coaching and supervising more junior colleagues.
• Support Legal team in the implementation of regulatory projects in the field of asset management (ESG, MiFID, UCITS, AIFM, RIS, DORA, outsourcing, marketing rules and regulations, etc.).
• Support the pan‑European distribution of investment funds and more in general all international activities of DPAM.
• Review, negotiate contracts with multiple funds’ and management company’s service providers and with institutional clients.
• Maintain good relationships with regulatory authorities (FSMA) and represent the company at the Belgian Asset Management Association (BEAMA).
• Monitor the regulatory and legislative evolution with a focus on asset management related topics. This role involves monitoring, analyzing, and communicating regulatory developments that may impact the business, and supporting the implementation of necessary compliance measures.
• Ensure that legal opportunities and needs are effectively identified, anticipated, assessed and managed in a business-oriented manner in line with local laws, regulations and best professional practices.
• You will report to the Head of Legal of Degroof Petercam Asset Management.

Your profile

• Belgian Master in Law.
• Senior Legal Counsel with at least 6 years of experience as a lawyer familiar with asset management laws or in a similar position in the banking & finance industry. Additional in‑house experience is a plus.
• Fluent in French and English, with a least a passive knowledge of Dutch.
• Highly motivated and able to integrate quickly in a new environment.
• Able to work autonomously and to steer a small team.
• Solution oriented, organized and pro‑active.
• Analytical thinker with sound business acumen, objectivity and accountability.
• Ability to translate complex theoretical principles towards the practical implications for the asset management business.
• Ability of building up good interpersonal relationship and working in close partnership with the people in the business.

Our offer

For 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, we offer our people ongoing learning and development and mobility on an international scale.

In addition to our fascinating work environment, we also offer:

• A broad offer of learning & development programs including a Degroof Petercam Academy for both professional and personal goals.
• An attractive and market conform compensation package.
• Flexible working hours & teleworking.
• An Employee Social Engagement Program.
• Access to the same Private Banking Expertise as our clients.