Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsExciting, challenging career opportunity in a highly international environmentGlobal technology leader, offering innovative products across various industriesAbout Our ClientOur client is a global technology leader, offering innovative products across imaging, healthcare, printing, and semiconductor industries. Its European operations include multiple subsidiaries and business units which oversee manufacturing, R&D, sales, and services. With over 70 group companies and 7,000 employees in EMEA, our client's business is supported by a skilled legal team of over 20 lawyers across nine countries.Due to a successful track record and ongoing growth in the European market, our client is seeking an experienced legal counsel to support its operations in Belgium.In this role, you will work independently from Belgium but also collaboratively as part of the legal team in Germany, and sparring partner for business stakeholders on various legal affairs, transactions, and compliance matters, ensuring operational and regulatory adherence.Job DescriptionProvide legal advice on day-to-day affairs, domestic and cross-border transactions, contracts, and corporate mattersDraft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and manufacturing contracts, including supply, distribution, joint ventures, and technology licensingDevelop and update standard form agreements and templates, aligning with corporate policies and lawsAdvise on corporate governance, mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizationsMaintain accurate corporate records for legal entitiesSupport pre-litigation, litigation, dispute resolution, and settlementsOffer legal advice and recommendations to managementMonitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting the companyProvide legal training to affiliates on contracts, antitrust, and chemical manufacturing regulationsManage and enhance the regional compliance management system, including developing policies, conducting training, and organizing compliance audits and investigationsThe Successful ApplicantFully qualified lawyer (i.e. BAR Admission), preferably in a European country such as Germany, Belgium, France or similarMinimum 7-10 years of practical experience in commercial and corporate law, including cross-border transactions, either in an In-House role or Law FirmExperience (or interest) in the Chemicals, Manufacturing or Semiconductor or Electronics Industry is a plusHigh professionalism, proactive approach, and ability to work under pressure in an international environmentStrong organizational, communication, multitasking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage multiple projects concurrently with a strong work ethicExperience managing outside counsel and/or legal staff, with attention to budgetExcellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, including communication with senior leadershipFluency in English, proficiency in French and/or Dutch is a plus.Intercultural skills and ability to collaborate with multicultural teams across different time zonesWillingness to undertake occasional business travel within Europe (e.g. Germany, Italy, France, UK)What's on OfferExciting, challenging position in a highly international environmentGreat opportunities for professional and personal developmentGrowing high tech business environmentDirect reporting line to the Business General Manager in Belgium with dotted line to the General Counsel in GermanyCompetitive salary packageContactLaura NabetQuote job refJN-072024-6473918Job summaryFunctionLegalSubsectorLegal SubsectorIndustryIndustrialLocationAntwerpContract typePermanentConsultant nameLaura NabetJob referenceJN-072024-6473918
