Legal Counsel

Protime Mechelen, Flemish Region, Belgium Protime, proud member of the SD Worx group, has become a successful European provider of HR software solutions and related services for Workforce management, Time & Attendance, Access and Planning. With its solutions and expertise, Protime helps companies deal with time in a more efficient and valuable way. Make time valuable is our vision, and we make it happen everyday thanks to our 560 committed employees across Europe. This is what you see yourself doing? As Legal Counsel, you will work closely with our Legal Manager based in Belgium to support the Protime business across a broad spectrum of legal matters. You will report directly to the Legal Manager of Protime. Our legal team delivers proactive, pragmatic legal support and advice to the Protime Group, with a strong focus on commercial law, contract law, and IT law. You will collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to help drive strategic projects across the group, giving you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our growing business. You will be part of a dynamic and close-knit legal team providing legal guidance across all European countries where Protime operates. As Legal Counsel, you will: Advise internal stakeholders in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Spain on a wide range of legal matters, including risk assessments, ad-hoc queries, and strategic project support. Negotiate, draft, and review various commercial agreements, such as customer contracts, supplier agreements, and general terms and conditions. Deliver accurate, proactive, and pragmatic legal advice in a timely and efficient manner. Provide legal support in the management of claims and litigation, working closely with external experts and legal counsel. Offer guidance on GDPR‑related matters, including data protection agreements and compliance questions. Develop and maintain legal templates and best practices aligned with corporate standards. Monitor and assess local legislative developments that may impact our operations in the respective countries. Support the implementation and communication of legal policies, templates, guidelines, and processes, including delivering training to internal teams. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the legal department’s operations and effectiveness. This is you? You hold a Master’s degree in law (preferably Belgian Law). Knowledge of other jurisdictions is a plus, but not required. You bring experience as an attorney or in‑house legal counsel, with a focus on commercial law, contract law, and/or IT law. You have strong communication skills in Dutch and English , both written and spoken. You combine a business‑oriented mindset with the ability to translate legal complexity into clear, practical advice for non‑legal stakeholders. You possess excellent organizational skills, allowing you to manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively. You demonstrate strong analytical thinking, negotiation abilities, and contract drafting expertise. You take a proactive approach to problem‑solving, with a hands‑on, can‑do mentality and a commitment to delivering high‑quality work. You are a team player who can also work autonomously and take ownership of your responsibilities. You show a high level of integrity, professionalism, and intellectual curiosity, with a genuine eagerness to learn and grow. Why would you choose Protime? Become part of an innovative and challenging international company where personal and professional development are key. All this within a pleasant working atmosphere with room for team building and fun. A people focused culture of continuous learning and coaching. You can make a huge impact and grow with the company. A dynamic environment: flexible working hours and working from home – everything is negotiable. Learning opportunities: through an individual development plan and professional training Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field or want to expand your knowledge more horizontally, there is always room to grow within Protime. We encourage initiative, ownership and creativity in tackling challenges. You will never, ever come home and say you had “just another day at the office”. Innovation never stands still. Every day offers a different challenge. And of course, we also offer an attractive and competitive salary with fringe benefits. From many places, we work as one, moving from better to best together. SD Worx Group lives diversity in the workplace. Diversity provides inspiration and innovation in our company. We particularly welcome applications from qualified talent, regardless of origin, nationality, gender, skin colour, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation and stage of life. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Legal Industries Software Development and Human Resources Services #J-18808-Ljbffr