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Junior Legal Counsel or Junior Financial Profile - in Brussels
For one of our clients, a major player in the financial sector, we are looking for a Legal Counsel who will specialize in Debt Recovery and Claims Management.
You will join a dynamic team and work on complex cases combining debt law, banking law, and insolvency procedures.
Role
- Analyze and handle complex debt recovery cases (bankruptcies, inheritance issues, collective debt settlements), ensuring proper data entry in internal systems.
- Manage collective settlement procedures, bankruptcies, moratoria, and legal objections in collaboration with courts and various stakeholders.
- Review estate openings and initiate necessary procedures, including formal notice to heirs.
- Ensure communication and coordination with involved parties (debt mediators, trustees, bailiffs, courts) for filing petitions and establishing amicable settlements.
- Compare and evaluate amicable and judicial settlement plans to recommend the best strategy.
- Draft summary reports and proposals for management and clients to support decision-making.
- Inform debtors of procedural progress and respond to their inquiries.
- Monitor enforcement procedures (wage garnishment, property seizure, salary assignment) and ensure their proper execution.
Profile
- Bachelor in Law or in Finance.
- Proficiency in English and Dutch. French is a plus.
- Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex cases.
- Proactive, assertive, and an excellent negotiator.
- Solid understanding of legal procedures and debt recovery mechanisms.
Offer
- A dynamic work environment in the heart of Brussels.
- Attractive salary based on a clear and transparent scale.
- Optimal flexibility with 3 to 4 days of remote work per week and one fixed in-office day.
- Work-from-home allowance of €60 to €100/month depending on telework frequency.
- Full reimbursement of commuting expenses.
- Comprehensive health coverage including hospitalization, group, and income protection insurance.
- Provided equipment to ensure effective work conditions.
- Bonus and incentive system to reward your commitment.
- Generous leave policy: 21 legal vacation days + 12 RTT days, and up to 21 unpaid days off to better balance work and personal life.
Benefits
Meal Vouchers
Net Expenses
Internal & External trainings
Group Insurance
Health Insurance
End-of-year bonuses
Team-building & incentives
Remote possible
Flexible working hours
Flexible holidays
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