WorxInvest, headquartered in Antwerp, is a diversified investment company and alternative asset manager. They are on a growth journey, evolving into a dynamic platform that combines strategic long-term holdings, agile rotational investments, and resilient real assets.
As an active anchor investor in both private and public companies across Europe, WorxInvest takes on strategic shareholder positions to support sustainable growth.
Through HR Pay Solutions NV, a regulated payment institution, they aim to be a key innovator in HR payments across Europe. Operating at the intersection of payroll, HR services and payments, HR Pay Solutions plays a critical role in ensuring secure, compliant and efficient payment flows for its clients and partners.
Join an innovative organisation where your personal development truly matters
Direct impact on the development of HR Pay Solutions and its core activities
Be part of a growing organisation with an entrepreneurial mindset
Work at the intersection of legal, fintech, payments and HR services
Close collaboration with senior management, compliance and risk functions
Attractive salary package with fringe benefits
Hybrid working model
What your future may hold
As Legal Counsel, you will be part of the Corporate Legal team and focus on all legal and regulatory matters related to HR Pay Solutions:
You provide expert legal advice on financial and prudential regulation applicable to payment institutions, including PSD2/PSD3, AML/CFT, safeguarding, governance and outsourcing requirements.
You monitor, interpret and translate regulatory developments and guidelines from supervisory authorities (such as NBB, ECB, EBA) into practical internal policies, procedures, impact assessments and actionable recommendations for the business.
You collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including senior management, Compliance & Risk, and other legal team members, to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks.
You support compliance with licensing conditions, regulatory reporting obligations and interactions with supervisory authorities.
You provide legal support in the development of new products, services and partnerships within the payments and fintech ecosystem.
You draft, review and negotiate contracts with banks, payment service providers, card schemes, vendors and strategic partners.
You coordinate and manage external legal counsel where required.
Your skillset
Master’s degree in Belgian Law and minimum 5 years of relevant experience (law firm, financial institution, payment institution, fintech or similar regulated environment)
Strong knowledge of financial regulation applicable to payment services and financial institutions and experience with or strong affinity for AML, governance, outsourcing and third-party risk
Ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into pragmatic, solution-driven and business-oriented solutions
Ability to work independently in a dynamic and regulated environment, while also being a collaborative team player across departments
You take ownership and have a long-term perspective
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Fluency in English and Dutch (French or other languages are an asset)
Our Client
WorxInvest, headquartered in Antwerp, is a diversified investment company and alternative asset manager. They are on a growth journey, evolving into a dynamic platform that combines strategic long-term holdings, agile rotational investments, and resilient real assets. Their investment strategy is built around three pillars:
Long-Term Strategic Investments in companies that shape the future of work and digital transformation, such as SD Worx, Anchor, and HR Pay Solutions.
Rotational Investments through platforms like Gimv (private equity) and their fund-of-funds WorxInvest Horizon I, enabling them to capture emerging opportunities across sectors and geographies.
Real Assets, including infrastructure and real estate, providing long-term stability and diversification.
As an active anchor investor in both private and public companies across Europe, WorxInvest takes on strategic shareholder positions to support sustainable growth.
Through HR Pay Solutions NV, a regulated payment institution, they aim to be a key innovator in HR payments across Europe. Operating at the intersection of payroll, HR services and payments, HR Pay Solutions plays a critical role in ensuring secure, compliant and efficient payment flows for its clients and partners.
Interested?
Apply immediately via the YouConnect website or contact Morgane Smets for more information. Contact Morgane by mail: morgane.smets @youconnect.be or call +32 475 54 54 48.
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