Company description

ING Belgium is one of the country’s leading financial institutions, part of a strong international banking group. Their HR policy stands for trust, responsibility, and personal growth. Within this framework, the HR Legal & Social Relations team plays a vital role in maintaining constructive social relations and guiding the organisation in all legal employment matters.

More about ING Belgium

Your function

At ING Belgium, the HR Legal & Social Relations department operates as a separate centre of expertise within Human Resources. It consists of two teams: HR Legal (4 FTE) and Employee Guidance (3 FTE), supporting all business units and HR services as well as social partners.

As a Senior Social Legal Advisor, you act as a key legal partner for management and HR. You ensure compliance with social legislation and help foster constructive social dialogue within ING Belgium.

Your responsibilities include:

Monitoring developments in social law and advising on their impact for ING Belgium
Providing substantiated legal advice on complex employment matters to senior leadership
Representing ING in legal proceedings both internally and externally
Negotiating with social partners and aligning their interests with ING’s strategic ambitions
Building trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including trade unions

Your profile

Master’s degree in Law, preferably with a specialisation in Social Law (e.g. Advanced Master in Social Law)
Minimum of 5 years’ relevant professional experience (e.g. consultancy, payroll provider, or law firm)
Demonstrated experience in social dialogue and negotiating with trade unions in complex environments
Ability to balance legal theory with pragmatic, business-oriented advice
Confident dealing with diverse stakeholders, from social partners to C-level executives
Trilingual: fluent in French, Dutch and English, spoken and written
Enthusiastic, diplomatic, and a true team player

What’s in it for you

ING offers a clear mission, a unique work culture and a wide array of development opportunities. Within the HR Legal & Social Relations team, you’ll grow professionally through stimulating projects and continued learning – both internally and externally. You’ll be part of a people-centric organisation that encourages initiative and personal growth.