Strategic Legal Counsel - Generalist - Flemish Brabant

Over deze functie

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.

Jobomschrijving

* 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.

* 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.