Legal Counsel – Banking Regulation & Compliance (Brussels)

Legal Counsel – Banking Regulation & Compliance

KBC Group NV, a leading Belgian bank-insurance group headquartered on the Havenlaan in Brussels, is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Group Legal department specializing in banking regulation and compliance.

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