Legal Advisor for Euroclear Bank | Job

The Job / Responsibilities :

As a member of the Legal Division of the group holding company (Euroclear SA) and in particular as a member of the Euroclear Bank (EB) Legal Team, you will provide legal support to EB as a member of the Legal Banking and Collateral Management Team.
Your main responsibilities will be to provide legal advice and support on a wide range of matters, including on:

• legal issues related to the operations of and services provided by EB, focusing on banking (credit and treasury) and finance matters as well as EB collateral management services;
• certain Euroclear Group projects (projects are internationally orientated and can relate to liquidity and credit management, collateral management, debt issuance, new banking products, etc.);
• regulatory matters (regulatory analysis in particular regarding BRRD, CRD/CRR, CSDR, MiFID/MiFIR, Belgian Banking Act, MAR), that impact and relate to operations of and services provided by EB.
You will join a dynamic team of banking lawyers with a great Team spirit willing to work in a flexible way and in a phenomenal atmosphere!

Role:

As an EB Legal Advisor of the Legal Banking and Collateral Management Team, your tasks will include:
• advising (internal) clients and management on the legal framework (focusing on banking and finance regulations) in and outside Europe;
• prepare regulatory impact analysis on practical use cases :
• drafting and negotiating contracts with counterparts and clients (credit documentation, GMRA, ISDA, collateral management contracts, pledge agreements, etc.);
• detailing the services offered by EB (collateral management, securities lending and borrowing etc);
• providing assistance and legal support for new services of EB and new projects of the Euroclear Group;
• cooperating with the lawyers of the Legal Division within all entities of the Euroclear Group;
• participating in the legal trainings (risk awareness) of relevant staff/departments.

Your profile :

Technical skills:

We are looking for a European qualified lawyer:
• with at least 3 years of relevant experience;
• experience in the capital market gained in an in-house legal division of a bank, broker or other financial institution or in a law firm is a plus;
• highly motivated and interested in the capital market and banking sector;
• knowledge of market practices in the financial world and experience in compliance related matters are a plus;
• proficient in English and in French or Dutch;
• German is a plus.

Soft skills:

• good communication and ability to integrate a Team;
• interpersonal skills in order to effectively interact with business partners, risk partners and outside counsels
• excellent drafting skills in English;
• detailed-oriented and analytic;
• pragmatic, risk aware and capable to take initiatives;
• flexible and proactive;
• able to deliver high quality support consistent across jurisdictions, in a timely, pragmatic, cost efficient and effective fashion, and to build a solid understanding of the business of the Euroclear Group;
• obtaining approval of others with good arguments, appropriate influencing methods and a certain “natural authority” (persuasion);
• acting with consideration of the dynamics in the organization (organizational sensitivity);
• examining matters from a distance and putting them in a broader context and time perspective (vision).

(Kindly make reference to Banking Boulevard when applying for this position).
(Bedankt om naar Banking Boulevard te verwijzen als u solliciteert).
(Merci de bien vouloir faire référence au site-emploi Banking Boulevard lors de votre sollicitation).

We offer :

Why join us:

Embark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the world. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the a clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system.

What We Offer:
• Work closely with inspiring, encouraging and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries.
• Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment.
• Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

New ways of working:

Find your own efficient balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office and also benefit from remote working.

Great Place to Work for All:

We are committed to crafting an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, and strive to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...). If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.