As Legal Counsel, you provide legal services to Komatsu’s businesses and operations under the final supervision of the GM Legal. You understand, evaluate, and timely, clearly and effectively communicate the legal risks and opportunities associated with commercial transactions, business operations, and projects while at the same time understanding the business requirements and needs.
Responsibilities:
* Provide legal support to Komatsu’s Affiliates in Europe & Africa;
* Provide legal support to all Komatsu Business Units (e.g., After-sales, logistics, Komatsu finance);
* Support in the overall legal compliance management of the Group’s activities (GDPR, competition law, Human Rights, ESG);
* Provide training on relevant legislation and procedures;
* Monitor, interpret, and advise on current and new relevant legislation and case law impacting Komatsu’s business;
* Evaluate the necessity to seek legal advice from external counsel; select, monitor, manage, and ensure effective advice by such external counsel.
Qualifications:
* A degree from an accredited Belgian law school; extra postgraduate diplomas in legal topics are an asset;
* Knowledge of general commercial law (B2B), product safety law, competition law, and data protection law;
* Keen interest in export control matters and general compliance matters;
* Team player, self-confident, and able to communicate clearly and concisely (e.g., translate legal language into business language);
* Hands-on, able to work independently, and prioritize key projects;
* Fluent in Dutch and English;
* A minimum of 5 years’ experience with a focus on general corporate & commercial matters, with an international scope.
About Our Client:
Komatsu Europe International NV (KEISA) in Vilvoorde is the European Headquarters of the Komatsu Group, which is based in Tokyo, Japan. Komatsu is the 2nd largest worldwide manufacturer of construction, mining, and utility equipment, and also delivers forest machines and logistics. It has manufacturing operations across the globe, including in Japan, Asia, America, and Europe. Komatsu Europe mainly consists of three main axes: a) manufacturing b) sales and marketing and c) retail finance.
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