Komatsu is the 2nd largest worldwide manufacturer of construction, mining and utility equipment, and also delivers forest machines and logistics.
At this moment we are looking for Senior Legal Counsel.
Senior Legal Counsel
The Legal Counsel provides professional legal services to Komatsu’s businesses and operations under the supervision of GM Legal.
The Legal Counsel will be based in Brussels and will need to travel on regular base to the European subsidiaries of Komatsu.
Responsibilities
The position requires a thorough understanding of all aspects of the business with a strong international focus.
1. Legal support to Komatsu’s Affiliates in Europe & Africa.
2. Legal Support to all Komatsu Business Units
- Distribution Network Management (EMEA Region).
- After-Sales
- Procurement
- Logistics
- Komatsu Finance
- ICT Development & Digital Solutions
- Facility
3. Support in the overall legal compliance management of the Group’s activities (GDPR, data management, competition law, Human Rights, ESG, Health & Safety etc.);
4. Provide training on relevant legislation and procedures;
5. Legal Support to Komatsu Export Control Department
- Legal Analysis EU/US Sanction Law
- Provide Export Control Trainings to Komatsu Business Units and Distribution Network
- Management Export Control Policies & Procedures
- Conduct Export Control Audits (online & onsite in Europe)
Requirements
6. Degree from an accredited Belgian law school.
7. Minimum of 8 years’ experience with a focus on general corporate & commercial matters and with an international scope. Preferably with in-house experience.
8. Knowledge of general commercial law (B2B), product safety law, competition law and data (protection) law;
9. Keen interest in export control matters (willingness to learn)
10. Keen interest in general compliance matters
11. Languages: Dutch (mother tongue), + fluent in English
12. Self-confident (dare to speak up in meetings, pointing out legal risks to business, escalating risks to higher level if needed)
13. Good at clear and concise communication (translate legal language into business language).
14. Willingness to travel (limited)
What Komatsu has to offer
An employment contract (indefinite period) with an attractive salary package and other benefits (meal vouchers, group - and hospitalization insurance),…
We support a work environment with opportunities for challenge and development. Therefore, we offer training opportunities to all colleagues who wish to advance their personal and professional growth.
We have flexible working hours and working from home (3 days) is part of our work culture.