Senior Legal Expert — Employee Benefits & Pension

WARREN; Gent; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WARREN in Ghent is seeking a Legal Expert specializing in employee benefits law to join their innovative team. The role involves not only legal advisory but also active participation in product development, ensuring compliance, and shaping real outcomes for clients.

As a key authority on Belgian employee benefits legislation, you will collaborate across teams, making legal expertise a vital component of the product and sales strategies. A deep understanding of the Belgian pension landscape, particularly WAP and IORP II, is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in employee benefits law or pension governance.
• Native Dutch speaker, fluent in English; French is a plus.
• Ability to translate complex legal terms into plain language.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the internal reference for legal questions on employee benefits.
• Review and validate legal compliance of scheme designs.
• Join prospect meetings to handle legal objections.
• Draft and maintain key fund documents.

Skills

Belgian social and employment law

Employee benefits regulation

Pension governance

Legal advisory

Commercial awareness

Education

Law degree or equivalent experience

Job description

WARREN in Ghent is seeking a Legal Expert specializing in employee benefits law to join their innovative team. The role involves not only legal advisory but also active participation in product development, ensuring compliance, and shaping real outcomes for clients.

As a key authority on Belgian employee benefits legislation, you will collaborate across teams, making legal expertise a vital component of the product and sales strategies. A deep understanding of the Belgian pension landscape, particularly WAP and IORP II, is essential.