Legal Counsel

Join WorxInvest

WorxInvest is a long-term investment company focused on sustainable value creation. With a diversified portfolio across long-term investments, private equity and real assets, we actively support companies in building lasting growth.

We operate with a clear philosophy: long-term commitment, active ownership and disciplined investing. Our team works at the intersection of strategy, finance and entrepreneurship, contributing directly to investment decisions and long-term value creation.

Through HR Pay Solutions NV, a regulated payment institution, we 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.

About the role

Your mission

• Provide expert legal advice on financial and prudential regulation applicable to payment institutions (including PSD2/PSD3, AML/CFT, safeguarding, governance and outsourcing requirements);
• Monitor, interpret and translate regulations and guidelines issued by supervisory authorities (e.g. NBB, ECB, EBA) into practical internal policies and procedures;
• Support compliance with licensing conditions, regulatory reporting obligations and interactions with supervisory authorities;
• Provide legal support in the development of new products, services and partnerships within the payments and fintech ecosystem;
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts with banks, payment service providers, card schemes, vendors and strategic partners;
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including executives and other legal professionals, to ensure legal compliance and mitigate legal risk
• Coordinate and manage external legal counsel where required;

• Conduct legal research and analysis to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, while proactively monitoring legal and regulatory developments in the financial sector and providing impact assessments and recommendations

Your profile

Who we are looking for

• You hold a Master’s degree in Belgian Law, complemented by at five years of relevant experience, ideally acquired in an international law firm or as in-house legal counsel within a financial institution, payment institution, fintech or similar regulated environment.
• You have a strong interest in financial regulation related to payment services and financial institutions, and are eager to further develop your expertise in areas such as payment services regulation, AML, governance, outsourcing and third‑party risk.
• You have strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into pragmatic, business‑oriented solutions.
• You are able to work independently in a dynamic, regulated environment with a pragmatic, solution‑driven mindset.
• In addition, you possess excellent communication skills and can effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

• Fluency in English and Dutch is required, with additional languages considered an asset.

Our offer

What you can expect from us

A key legal role within a highly regulated and fast‑evolving financial environment, with a direct impact on the core activities of HR Pay Solutions and close collaboration with senior management, compliance, and external stakeholders.

We offer an attractive salary - based on your experience and achievements - and fringe benefits including, group and hospital insurance, meal vouchers,... . In addition, the Flex Income Plan allows you to tailor your salary package to fit your personal needs. You will join an innovative organisation where your personal development and high performance go hand in hand. We offer a hybrid working environment, with required physical presence at our Antwerp office for an average of 2-3 days per week.