Legal Consultant

We are looking for a motivated Legal Consultant to join and strengthen our Employee Benefits Consulting team in Belgium.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply and further develop your legal expertise within the pension fund sector and in the group insurance market. You will work with other WTW colleagues locally and internationally and for a diverse portfolio of clients, including large national and international organisations with pension funds and operations in Belgium.

The Role

As a legal consultant, you will play a key role in supporting the governance and regulatory compliance of pension plans and pension funds. Working closely with clients, consultants and multidisciplinary teams, you will help ensure that pension plans and pension funds operate in line with evolving legal and regulatory requirements while contributing to strategic projects.

Some examples of the tasks of our legal consultant are:

• Acting as a trusted legal contact to clients and supporting the governance and compliance of pension funds;

• Preparing legal analyses, compliance reports and governance documentation, while ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements;

• Participating in client meetings, presenting legal and regulatory developments, and providing practical recommendations;

• Supporting strategic projects such as mergers, portfolio transfers, liquidations, market proposal processes and the implementation of new regulatory frameworks, including the European regulation “DORA”;

• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and translating them into clear, practical guidance for clients and colleagues;

• Collaborating closely with consultants, pension administration teams and, where appropriate, Belgian supervisory authorities such as the FSMA and the social security authorities and tax authorities;

• Delivering internal and external training sessions, contributing to knowledge sharing, and representing the company in industry working groups and professional associations.
   

This role allows you to be involved in many facets of a fast-evolving and dynamic field. Whether you are already experienced in pensions or eager to grow in this field, we offer a supportive environment where you can further develop your expertise through on-the-job coaching, close collaboration with experienced colleagues, client exposure and continuous professional development.

The Requirements

• A degree in Law. Other academic backgrounds may also be considered depending on your interests, skills and experience; 

• Up to 3 years of relevant experience in labour law, corporate housekeeping, pensions, employee benefits or a related field is a plus, but not essential;

• A strong interest in pension fund governance, regulatory compliance and financial services.;

• Fluency in Dutch and a good command of English and/or French;

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail;

• A proactive, curious and eager-to-learn mindset, with an interest in exploring new legal and regulatory developments; 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build relationships with clients and work effectively in an international, multicultural team; 

• A positive and resilient attitude.

About WTW

At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we deliver data-driven and insight-led solutions across the areas of people, risk, and capital. With our global network and local expertise in more than 140 countries, we help organizations sharpen their strategies, build resilience, inspire their workforce, and improve performance. Together, we unlock potential.

The business 

Our Retirement business in Belgium is based in Zaventem. We are a team of 77 driven professionals looking forward to welcoming you amongst us. Our team consists of professionals with a wide variety of expertise such as actuarial consulting, benefits consulting, pension administration, pension brokerage, investment consulting and legal/compliance expertise. We work together, learn from each other and grow together. Client focus and teamwork is essential for us. To be able to provide the best service for our clients, we are looking for new colleagues to strengthen our team. 

What we offer 

• An attractive salary package;

• A great work environment within a dynamic and talented team;

• The possibility to develop your expertise, competencies and professional stature, while the company invests in the tools and opportunities that allow for continuous development;

• Flexible and supportive working styles, including hybrid working;

• A diverse, global work environment where we believe that diverse teams make better decisions, are more creative and are better at solving complex problems;

• A supportive workplace that celebrates differences, fosters an inclusive culture and operates with openness and honesty.

Interested? 

Do you recognize yourself in this description? Then WTW is the right choice for you!
Apply via our career page with your CV and a motivation letter.

WTW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@willistowerswatson.com.