Legal Counsel – Banking Regulation & Compliance (Brussels)

You will provide legal advice on Belgian and EU banking regulation, ensuring KBC's compliance with the Single Rulebook framework, CRD VI/CRR III implementation, and supervisory requirements from the National Bank of Belgium (NBB) and the European Central Bank (ECB) under the Single Supervisory Mechanism.

What You Will Do

• Advise on Belgian Banking Law and EU prudential regulation (CRD/CRR framework)
• Support compliance with NBB and ECB supervisory requirements
• Advise on AML/CFT compliance under the Belgian AML Law and EU Anti-Money Laundering Package
• Review and update internal policies for MiFID II, PSD2, and consumer credit regulations
• Coordinate with external counsel on complex regulatory matters

• Provide day-to-day regulatory advisory to business and compliance functions
• Monitor Belgian and EU regulatory developments affecting banking operations
• Draft and review internal compliance policies and procedures
• Support interactions with NBB and ECB supervisory teams
• Coordinate regulatory reporting and license condition compliance

• Master in Law from a Belgian university
• 3-6 years of experience in banking regulation, financial services law, or compliance
• Knowledge of Belgian Banking Law, CRD/CRR framework, and NBB circulars
• Fluent in Dutch and English; French is required for Brussels bilingual practice
• Experience in a bank legal department, regulator, or financial services law firm
• Understanding of AML/KYC frameworks and financial crime compliance