About Our Client
Our 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.
Job Description
* Provide legal advice on day-to-day affairs, domestic and cross-border transactions, contracts, and corporate matters.
* Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and manufacturing contracts, including supply, distribution, joint ventures, and technology licensing.
* Develop and update standard form agreements and templates, aligning with corporate policies and laws.
* Advise on corporate governance, mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
* Maintain accurate corporate records for legal entities.
* Support pre-litigation, litigation, dispute resolution, and settlements.
* Offer legal advice and recommendations to management.
* Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting the company.
* Provide legal training to affiliates on contracts, antitrust, and chemical manufacturing regulations.
* Manage and enhance the regional compliance management system, including developing policies, conducting training, and organizing compliance audits and investigations.
The Successful Applicant
* Fully qualified lawyer (i.e. BAR Admission), preferably in a European country such as Germany, Belgium, France or similar.
* Minimum 7-10 years of practical experience in commercial and corporate law, including cross-border transactions, either in an In-House role or Law Firm.
* Experience (or interest) in the Chemicals, Manufacturing or Semiconductor or Electronics Industry is a plus.
* High professionalism, proactive approach, and ability to work under pressure in an international environment.
* Strong organizational, communication, multitasking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with a strong work ethic.
* Experience managing outside counsel and/or legal staff, with attention to budget.
* Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, including communication with senior leadership.
* Fluency in English, proficiency in French and/or Dutch is a plus.
* Intercultural skills and ability to collaborate with multicultural teams across different time zones.
* Willingness to undertake occasional business travel within Europe (e.g. Germany, Italy, France, UK).
What's on Offer
* Exciting, challenging position in a highly international environment.
* Great opportunities for professional and personal development.
* Growing high tech business environment.
* Direct reporting line to the Business General Manager in Belgium with dotted line to the General Counsel in Germany.
* Competitive salary package.
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