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Strategic Legal Counsel - Generalist - Flemish Brabant

Brabant flamand Permanent Voir la description du poste
A leading international B2B company is looking for a Legal Counsel to act as the primary legal advisor in Belgium, supporting the CEO and business teams on commercial contracts, corporate law, compliance, GDPR, real estate, and regulatory matters. This highly visible role combines legal expertise with a strong business partnering approach, offering direct exposure to senior management and a broad impact on strategic and operational decisions.

Mise à jour 11/08/2026

  • Direct reporting line to the CEO
  • Strategic position

À propos de notre client

Our client is a leading international B2B distribution group operating in the energy, electrical solutions, and technical services sector. With a strong footprint across Belgium and Europe, the company supports businesses in optimizing energy consumption and accelerating sustainable development.

Following significant growth through acquisitions, the organization combines the agility and warmth of a family-oriented culture with the resources of a major international group. Innovation, entrepreneurship, collaboration, and customer focus are at the heart of its success.

Reporting directly to the Belgian CEO and maintaining a dotted-line relationship with the Group General Counsel, you will play a pivotal role as a trusted legal advisor and business partner while actively contributing to the strategic direction of the Belgian leadership team.

Description du poste

  • Provide proactive, pragmatic, and business-oriented legal advice across the organization.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements.
  • Advise stakeholders on corporate, commercial, regulatory, compliance, and operational matters.
  • Support legal matters relating to GDPR, competition law, corporate governance, real estate, litigation, procurement, IT, and digital activities.
  • Develop and maintain compliance frameworks, policies, and governance processes.
  • Monitor Belgian and European regulatory developments impacting the business.
  • Partner closely with commercial, HR, supply chain, procurement, and leadership teams.
  • Act as a trusted business partner by translating legal risks into actionable business solutions.
  • Participate in Executive Committee meetings, documenting key decisions, actions, ownership, and timelines.
  • Coordinate with external counsel and international legal teams when required.

Profil recherché

  • Belgian Master's degree in Law.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as Legal Counsel or Lawyer
  • Strong knowledge of Belgian commercial and contract law.
  • Experience in compliance, GDPR, corporate governance, and risk management is considered a strong asset.
  • Project management experience within a fast-paced B2B environment is advantageous.
  • Fluent in Dutch & French
  • Commercially minded with strong business acumen.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Pragmatic approach to legal issues.
  • Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence.



Conditions et Avantages

  • Permanent contract
  • Competitive salary package.
  • Company car
  • Group insurance.
  • Hospitalization, dental, and life insurance.
  • Meal vouchers.
  • Hybrid working environment with flexibility.
  • Extensive training opportunities through internal and external academies.



Contact
Aristote Lotoko
Indiquer la référence de l'offre
JN-082026-7081539

Résumé du poste

Secteur
Juridique & Fiscal
Sous-secteur
Associé - Cabinet d'avocats
Industrie
Business Services
Où ?
Brabant flamand
Type de contrat
Permanent
Nom du consultant
Aristote Lotoko
Référence de l´offre
JN-082026-7081539

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