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Legal Counsel - Construction sector - Diegem

Diegem Permanent Work from home View Job Description
Legal Counsel with 4+ years of experience, ideally in in-house or business-focused roles. You'll work in both French and Dutch, focusing on commercial contracts (construction, services, leases, NDAs), risk analysis, and contract management, with occasional involvement in corporate governance and M&A. Creativity and pragmatic thinking are key in this dynamic environment.

Updated on 23/10/2025

  • Growth potential
  • Learning & development

About Our Client

You'll be joining a growing group active in the construction industry, known for delivering high-quality services across a wide range of projects. The company combines a pragmatic, hands-on culture with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, offering you the chance to grow, take ownership, and evolve within the group.

Job Description

As Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting our business teams with pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders across departments to ensure legally sound and commercially smart decision-making. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including construction agreements, service contracts, partnership agreements, lease agreements, NDAs and more
  • Conduct legal risk assessments and propose practical solutions
  • Support and improve contract management processes
  • Assist with corporate housekeeping and governance matters
  • Contribute to M&A projects and legal structuring (on an ad hoc basis)
  • Be a true business partner, not afraid to step outside the box or tackle non-standard legal challenges

The Successful Applicant

  • Holds a Master's degree in Law
  • Has at least 4 years of experience in commercial law and contract drafting/negotiation
  • Ideally brings some exposure to corporate law (e.g. governance, M&A, housekeeping)
  • Is comfortable working in Dutch, French and English
  • Has a business-oriented mindset, is solution-driven, and enjoys thinking outside the legal box
  • Is open-minded, pragmatic, and able to communicate clearly with non-legal stakeholders

What's on Offer

  • Market-conform salary package aligned with your experience and skills
  • Shape your role with real autonomy and impact
  • Continuous learning through tailored training and development programs
  • Clear opportunities to grow within a dynamic, entrepreneurial group
Contact
Géraldine Struyf
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6832126

Job summary

Sector
Legal & Tax
Sub Sector
General Counsel - In-house
Industry
Property
Location
Diegem
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Géraldine Struyf
Job Reference
JN-092025-6832126
Remote or office
Work from home

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