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• Own the Dutch and, with external local advisory support, Belgian legal and regulatory workstreams for R2's launch, from entity incorporation through to a fully operational state
• Lead entity setup and governance, including articles of association, notarial incorporation, KVK and UBO-register registration, and director and legal-representation requirements
• Localize, draft and negotiate financing contracts, merchant terms, partner agreements and SEPA direct-debit mandates under Dutch and Belgian law
• Instruct and manage external Dutch and Belgian counsel, converting their opinions into executed documents and an ongoing compliance operation
• Advise on licensing perimeter, funding structure, payments perimeter, collections enforceability, data protection and automated decision-making
• Manage corporate-banking onboarding and the SME-lending quality mark (keurmerk / Finankeur)
• Partner with product, compliance, finance and operations teams
• Serve as the senior legal point of contact for the European business
• Support R2's expansion into further EU markets
• Optionally own the operational Wwft / AML function, including CDD design, third-party reliance arrangements, prevention manuals, risk matrices and interaction with supervisors

Senior Lead, Legal & Compliance

• Act as a primary client contact for legal, corporate, and administrative questions
• Manage day-to-day legal and administrative activities for operational entities and real estate investment structures, including SPVs and holding structures
• Draft, review, and coordinate board and shareholder resolutions and supporting documentation
• Prepare, attend, and minute board and shareholder meetings
• Lead KYC/AML and broader compliance processes for the client portfolio
• Communicate daily with clients and stakeholders, including legal and tax advisors, banks, and authorities
• Coordinate incorporations, dissolutions, and bank account openings
• Maintain accurate corporate records and ensure entities remain in good legal standing
• Support compliance with Dutch and EU regulations, including the Wtt and Wwft
• Contribute to team performance and continuous improvement of client service delivery

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Senior Lead, Legal & Compliance

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