{"id":2588,"date":"2026-08-14T14:24:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T12:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azuro.ontwikkeladres.nl\/?page_id=2588"},"modified":"2026-10-23T09:35:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T07:35:58","slug":"legal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/azuro.ontwikkeladres.nl\/en\/jobs\/legal\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221; sd_row_height=&#8221;row_600px&#8221; sd_row_padding_top=&#8221;row_padding_top_30px&#8221; sd_row_padding_bottom=&#8221;row_padding_bottom_60px&#8221; sd_bg_color=&#8221;bg_blue_dark&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1792502924776{background-image: url(https:\/\/azuro.ontwikkeladres.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Azuro_studioworks_3.jpg) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-5 vc_col-sm-inherit&#8221;]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-breadcrumb  align-left marginbottom-40px\r\n        \">\r\n            <ul id=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumbs\">\r\n            <li class=\"item-home\"><a class=\"bread-link bread-home\" href=\"https:\/\/azuro.ontwikkeladres.nl\/en\/\" title=\"Home\">Home<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <li class=\"separator separator-home\"> \/ <\/li><\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-title \">\r\n            <h1 class=\"sd-block-title-htag  marginbottom-20px align-left color-blue-light font-m hide-dot mobile_marginbottom-40px\r\n            \">Legal Jobs<\/h1>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-title \">\r\n            <h2 class=\"sd-block-title-htag  marginbottom-40px align-left color-white font-l mobile_marginbottom-40px\r\n            \">Jobs, Career &amp; Information<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-40px color-white\r\n        \">\r\n            <p>Looking for a legal job in Belgium within the financial sector or beyond?<\/p>\n<p>On this page, you\u2019ll find current legal vacancies (legal counsel, in-house counsel, compliance lawyer), along with insights into job responsibilities, specialisations, regulations and career progression opportunities.<\/p>\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-button  marginbottom-20px marginright-20px type-background color-blue inline-yes\">\r\n            <a class=\"inner-button\"\r\n            href=\"#vacatures\" title=\"View vacancies\">\r\n                <span class=\"button-text\">View vacancies<\/span><\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-button  marginbottom-0px marginright-20px type-background color-white-outline inline-yes\">\r\n            <a class=\"inner-button\"\r\n            href=\"https:\/\/azuro.ontwikkeladres.nl\/en\/contact\/\" title=\"Schedule a meeting\">\r\n                <span class=\"button-text\">Schedule a meeting<\/span><\/a>\r\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-7 vc_col-sm-inherit&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; sd_bg_color=&#8221;blue-lightest&#8221; sd_spacing_mobile=&#8221;sd-spacing-mobile-20px&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-6 vc_col-sm-inherit&#8221;]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-title \">\r\n            <h2 class=\"sd-block-title-htag  marginbottom-40px align-left color-blue font-m mobile_marginbottom-40px\r\n            \">Legal Expert: at a glance<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-0px list-style-check-icon\r\n        \">\r\n            <p>The role of legal professionals has evolved significantly in recent years. While legal teams traditionally had a more supporting role, today legal professionals increasingly act as strategic advisers within organisations, with a direct impact on business decisions.<\/p>\n\r\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInRight&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-5 vc_col-sm-inherit&#8221;]\n        <div class=\"sd-block-USP  marginbottom-0px mobile_marginbottom-0px\n        \">\n            <div class=\"usp-inner\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/azuro.ontwikkeladres.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/keyboard_double_arrow_right_24dp_1F1F1F_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz24-1.svg\">\n                <div class=\"usp-content\">\n                    \n                    \r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-0px color-black mobile_marginbottom-0px\r\n        \">\r\n            <p>Legal experts and legal managers play a crucial role in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>interpreting regulations<\/li>\n<li>drafting and negotiating contracts<\/li>\n<li>managing legal risks<\/li>\n<li>supporting strategic projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A legal professional combines legal expertise, analytical skills and business insight.<\/p>\n\r\n        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; sd_hide_on=&#8221;hide-on-desktop,hide-on-tablet,hide-on-mobile&#8221;][vc_column]<sd-vacancies-filter><\/sd-vacancies-filter>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; sd_bg_color=&#8221;bg_blue_lightest&#8221; el_id=&#8221;vacatures&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-12 vc_col-sm-inherit&#8221;]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-title \">\r\n            <h2 class=\"sd-block-title-htag  marginbottom-40px align-center color-blue mobile_marginbottom-40px\r\n            \">Examples of jobs for Legal advisors<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div><sd-vacancies-overview show-not-found-what-your-looking-for=\"1\"><\/sd-vacancies-overview>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; sd_bg_color=&#8221;bg_blue_dark&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-12 vc_col-sm-inherit&#8221;]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-title \">\r\n            <h2 class=\"sd-block-title-htag  marginbottom-40px align-left color-white font-m hide-dot mobile_marginbottom-40px\r\n            \">What does a Legal professional do within a company?<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-20px color-white\r\n        \">\r\n            <p>The responsibilities of a legal role can vary significantly depending on the specialisation, but typically include:<\/p>\n\r\n        <\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-6 vc_col-sm-inherit&#8221;]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-20px color-white\r\n        \">\r\n            <ul>\n<li>Advising on legal matters<\/li>\n<li>Interpreting laws and regulations<\/li>\n<li>Drafting and reviewing contracts and documentation<\/li>\n<li>Supporting product development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner css_animation=&#8221;fadeInRight&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-5 vc_col-sm-inherit&#8221;]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-20px color-white\r\n        \">\r\n            <ul>\n<li>Managing legal cases and disputes<\/li>\n<li>Collaborating with compliance, finance, risk and business teams<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring legal and regulatory developments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-12 vc_col-sm-inherit&#8221;]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-20px color-white list-style-check-icon\r\n        \">\r\n            <p>The role requires both in-depth legal expertise and a pragmatic, business-oriented approach.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your preference, you can work through <a href=\"https:\/\/azuro.ontwikkeladres.nl\/en\/candidates\/permanent-placement\/\">permanent recruitment<\/a> or opt for <a href=\"https:\/\/azuro.ontwikkeladres.nl\/en\/candidates\/consultancy\/\">consultancy assignments<\/a> on a project basis.<\/p>\n\r\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;0px&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-title \">\r\n            <h2 class=\"sd-block-title-htag  marginbottom-40px align-left font-m mobile_marginbottom-40px\r\n            \">Specialisations within Legal roles<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-20px\r\n        \">\r\n            <p><strong>Liability<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Civil liability<\/li>\n<li>Corporate liability<\/li>\n<li>Complex claims and dispute cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tax<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Corporate income tax<\/li>\n<li>Personal income tax<\/li>\n<li>Wealth and estate planning<\/li>\n<li>Tax optimisation of financial products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Product &amp; Regulatory Legal<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Legal support for product development<\/li>\n<li>Interpretation of regulations<\/li>\n<li>Collaboration with compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Contracts &amp; Commercial Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drafting and negotiating contracts<\/li>\n<li>Collaboration with business teams and external parties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Employment &amp; Social Law<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Employment law (individual &amp; collective)<\/li>\n<li>Social security law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Banking &amp; Financial Regulation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Credit legislation (consumer credit, mortgages)<\/li>\n<li>Financial products and servicesApplication of regulations such as MiFID, PRIIPs, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Insurance Law<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Analysis of insurance contracts<\/li>\n<li>Supporting underwriting and claims<\/li>\n<li>Drafting policy terms and conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; sd_bg_color=&#8221;light-blue-border&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-6 vc_col-sm-inherit&#8221;]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-title \">\r\n            <h2 class=\"sd-block-title-htag  marginbottom-40px align-left font-m mobile_marginbottom-40px\r\n            \">Different types of jobs<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-20px list-style-check-icon\r\n        \">\r\n            <div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Various job titles are used for legal roles.<\/p>\n<p>Common titles include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Legal Counsel<\/li>\n<li>Legal Advisor<\/li>\n<li>In-house Lawyer<\/li>\n<li>In-house Counsel<\/li>\n<li>Legal Manager<\/li>\n<li>Head of Legal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Alternative titles include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Legal Specialist<\/li>\n<li>Regulatory Lawyer<\/li>\n<li>Contract Manager (partly legal)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The exact job title often varies between organisations, even when the responsibilities are largely similar. This can sometimes make the legal job market somewhat confusing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\r\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; sd_row_padding_top=&#8221;row_padding_top_0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; sd_bg_color=&#8221;light-blue-border&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-6 vc_col-sm-inherit&#8221;]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-title \">\r\n            <h2 class=\"sd-block-title-htag  marginbottom-20px align-left font-m hide-dot mobile_marginbottom-40px\r\n            \">What Legal profiles are employers looking for?<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-20px\r\n        \">\r\n            <p>Typical backgrounds include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Master\u2019s degree in Law<\/li>\n<li>An interest in the sector in which the company operates<\/li>\n<li>Strong analytical and critical thinking skills<\/li>\n<li>Strong communication skills<\/li>\n<li>The ability to translate complex legal matters into practical solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For specialised roles, experience in a specific field (e.g. tax law, employment law, insurance law, banking law, credit law, consumer law, etc.) is often required.<\/p>\n\r\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInRight&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; sd_bg_color=&#8221;blue-lightest&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-5 vc_col-sm-inherit&#8221;]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-title \">\r\n            <h2 class=\"sd-block-title-htag  marginbottom-20px align-left font-m mobile_marginbottom-40px\r\n            \">Career progression within Legal<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-20px mobile_marginbottom-0px\r\n        \">\r\n            <p>Possible career paths include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Senior Legal Counsel<\/li>\n<li>Legal Manager<\/li>\n<li>Head of Legal<\/li>\n<li>Specialisation in niche areas<\/li>\n<li>Progression into compliance or management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The combination of in-depth expertise and strategic impact makes this a strong career path.<\/p>\n\r\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; sd_bg_color=&#8221;bg_blue_dark&#8221;][vc_column]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-title \">\r\n            <h2 class=\"sd-block-title-htag  marginbottom-40px align-left color-white font-m mobile_marginbottom-40px\r\n            \">Job market for Legal professionals in Belgium<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-inherit&#8221;]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-20px color-white\r\n        \">\r\n            <p>In-house legal professionals remain highly sought after across a wide range of sectors.<\/p>\n\r\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-inherit&#8221;]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-20px color-white\r\n        \">\r\n            <p>At Azuro, we see demand for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Legal Counsels across various sectors<\/li>\n<li>Legal Managers<\/li>\n<li>Specialists in financial regulation<\/li>\n<li>Professionals with experience in insurance law<\/li>\n<li>Legal professionals specialising in private banking and wealth planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-inherit&#8221;]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-20px color-white\r\n        \">\r\n            <p>At Azuro, opportunities for legal professionals can be found in companies across virtually all sectors, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Banks<\/li>\n<li>Insurance companies<\/li>\n<li>Asset managers<\/li>\n<li>Law firms<\/li>\n<li>Consulting firms<\/li>\n<li>Social secretariats<\/li>\n<li>Industrial companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInRight&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; sd_bg_color=&#8221;blue-lightest&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-5 vc_col-sm-inherit&#8221;]\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-title \">\r\n            <h2 class=\"sd-block-title-htag  marginbottom-40px align-left color-blue font-m hide-dot mobile_marginbottom-40px\r\n            \">What Is unique about Legal roles in the financial sector?<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-20px color-blue\r\n        \">\r\n            <p>Legal professionals working within banks and insurance companies operate in a highly regulated and complex environment.<\/p>\n<p>Key characteristics include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Close collaboration with compliance and risk teams<\/li>\n<li>Continuously evolving regulations<\/li>\n<li>A combination of legal and financial expertise<\/li>\n<li>Impact on products, customers and strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Important regulatory frameworks include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GDPR (data protection and privacy)<\/li>\n<li>MiFID (investment services and investor protection)<\/li>\n<li>AML\/KYC regulations (anti-money laundering and customer identification)<\/li>\n<li>Credit legislation (consumer credit and mortgages)<\/li>\n<li>Insurance legislation<\/li>\n<li>Corporate governance and company law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; 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There is strong demand for legal professionals, particularly for specialised profiles with expertise in areas such as corporate law, employment law, compliance and regulatory requirements, financial law or insurance law.<\/p>\n\r\n        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]\n        <div class=\"sd-block-faq  marginbottom-20px\">\n            <div class=\"sd-block-faq-inner \">\n                <div class=\"sd-block-faq-title\">\n                    \r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-title \">\r\n            <h3 class=\"sd-block-title-htag  marginbottom-0px align-left color-blue font-xs hide-dot mobile_marginbottom-0px\r\n            \">Do you need experience to start as an in-house Legal Counsel?<\/h3>\r\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"sd-block-faq-icon\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"sd-block-faq-content\">\n                    \r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-0px\r\n        \">\r\n            <p>Not always. Junior legal professionals can start their careers as in-house legal counsel directly after completing their studies.<\/p>\n<p>However, previous experience as a lawyer, legal consultant or in another legal role can be a valuable asset, depending on the position and area of specialisation.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, it all starts with obtaining a master\u2019s degree in law.<\/p>\n\r\n        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"sd-block-faq  marginbottom-20px\">\n            <div class=\"sd-block-faq-inner \">\n                <div class=\"sd-block-faq-title\">\n                    \r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-title \">\r\n            <h3 class=\"sd-block-title-htag  marginbottom-0px align-left color-blue font-xs hide-dot mobile_marginbottom-0px\r\n            \">Can you progress your career in Legal?<\/h3>\r\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"sd-block-faq-icon\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"sd-block-faq-content\">\n                    \r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-0px\r\n        \">\r\n            <p>Absolutely! You can progress into roles such as Senior Legal Counsel, Legal Manager or Chief Legal Officer (CLO), or pursue more specialised positions such as Compliance Officer or Legal Expert within the banking or insurance sector.<\/p>\n\r\n        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"sd-block-faq  marginbottom-0px\">\n            <div class=\"sd-block-faq-inner \">\n                <div class=\"sd-block-faq-title\">\n                    \r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-title \">\r\n            <h3 class=\"sd-block-title-htag  marginbottom-0px align-left color-blue font-xs hide-dot mobile_marginbottom-0px\r\n            \">What Is the difference between Legal and Compliance?<\/h3>\r\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"sd-block-faq-icon\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"sd-block-faq-content\">\n                    \r\n        <div class=\"sd-block-text  marginbottom-0px\r\n        \">\r\n            <p>Legal focuses on providing legal support for a company\u2019s day-to-day activities. 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