Legal Officer

Overview

We are looking for a Dutch-speaking Junior Legal & KYC Officer to join a small, dedicated team within a reputable financial institution. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, has strong attention to detail, and wants to grow their expertise in KYC, documentation validation, and basic inheritance/succession processes within a banking environment. You will work closely with a highly skilled department manager, while also having the independence to manage your own tasks and daily priorities. If you enjoy structured work, precise checks, and a supportive but autonomous work environment, this could be a perfect match.

Responsibilities

Document Validation & Account Opening (Core of the Role)

• Validate all incoming account-opening requests
• Ensure completeness and compliance of documentation
• Follow up on ongoing cases and maintain accurate status tracking

Succession & Inheritance Files (Small Portion)

• Gather information from notaries
• Review and prepare succession documentation
• Provide initial legal insights (final decisions validated by the department manager)

KYC / Compliance Interaction

• Collaborate with the Compliance department when needed
• Contribute to KYC/AML checks aligned with internal procedures

Who We Are Looking For for this Junior Legal & KYC Officer role

• Excellent communication in Dutch with solid understanding of French
• Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent experience
• First experience or internship
• Ability to work independently and comfortably with limited daily supervision
• Detail-oriented, reliable, structured, and comfortable with repetitive document-driven tasks
• Someone who enjoys working alone but communicates well within a small team

What We Offer

• A stable, predictable workload with clearly defined responsibilities
• A role where you can work autonomously and become a point of reference for account-opening validation
• Opportunities to gradually take on more files or activities if you are interested

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: €3,000 - €3,500 per month + group insurance + ambulatory insurance

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Second Language: French - Professional working

Location: Brussels

Specialism: Banking & Financial Services

Focus: Legal & ESG

Industry: Financial Services

Language: Dutch - Bilingual

Job Reference: MTGBWW-D4B53147

Date posted: 5 January 2026

Consultant: Pauline Verheyden

About Robert Walters: Robert Walters is the trading name of Robert Walters People Solutions NV. All legal requirements can be found here.