Legal Counsel | BU Infra

jobs Verified: 12 Oct 2026 Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium (with activities in Aartselaar and Braine-l’Alleud)

Legal Counsel | BU Infra

Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium (with activities in Aartselaar and Braine-l’Alleud)

Market rate salary in line with education and experience

Master’s degree in law; at least 3 to 4 years of experience as a lawyer and/or in-house legal counsel (preferably within infrastructure projects); expertise in contract law, public procurement, and large infrastructure projects; fluent in Dutch with good knowledge of French and English (spoken and written).

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Legal Counsel | BU Infra at Equans BeLux

Equans BeLux is seeking a Legal Counsel to support the legal guidance of infrastructure projects and public procurement contracts. This role combines contractual expertise with close collaboration with the Business Unit Infra, contributing to solutions within a technical and commercial environment.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• At least 3 to 4 years of experience as a lawyer and/or in-house legal counsel, preferably within infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in contract law, public procurement, and preferably experience with large infrastructure projects.
• Fluent in Dutch with good knowledge of French and English (both spoken and written).
• Proactive, dynamic, and able to communicate clearly while acting as a business partner.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Analyzing public and private tender documents, mainly during the tender phase, and providing legal advice during execution.
• Negotiating, drafting, and managing a wide range of contracts, focusing on complex infrastructure and public procurement projects.
• Carrying out risk analyses related to contracts and projects.
• Following up and supporting disputes and claims.
• Advising on contract law, public procurement, liability, and compliance.
• Working closely with business partners to develop suitable legal solutions and supporting negotiations.
• Salary: Market rate salary in line with education and experience.
• Benefits: Group and hospitalisation insurance, eco/meal vouchers, representation allowance, 13th month pay, holiday pay, electric company car, bicycle leasing, smartphone with subscription, internet allowance, additional leave days, and homeworking options.