* 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
* 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)
* 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