Legal Counsel

**Role**: Legal Counsel
**Location**: Sint Truiden

**Start Date**: March-April 2025

**Package**: Competitive salary, annual training budget, company car with fuel card, optional e-bike lease, 20 holiday days + 12 ADV days, Alan health cover, hospitalisation and group insurance, flexible use of your 13th month, mobile subscription, net allowance plus meal vouchers and Eco Cheques

**About the Role**:
Are you a legal expert with a sharp eye for detail and a knack for navigating complex cases?

At InTouch, we’re looking for a **Legal Counsel** who can handle everything from commercial and corporate contracts to IP protection and specialized tender cases.

In this pivotal role, you’ll liaise with our external law firms for expert guidance while also serving as the in-house legal go-to for contracts, negotiations, and compliance. If you’re ready to take ownership of legal matters in a fast-paced, high-growth GovTech company, this is the challenge for you.

**Your Mission: Safeguard & Strategize**:

- ** Contract Management**:

- Draft, review, and negotiate **commercial and corporate contracts** with clients, partners, and suppliers.
- Ensure contracts are aligned with InTouch’s business goals and mitigate risks.
- Develop standardized templates for frequently used agreements to streamline processes.
- ** Liaison with External Law Firms**:

- Collaborate with external counsel on complex legal matters, including intellectual property (IP), compliance, and tenders.
- Ensure efficient communication and alignment between internal teams and external legal partners.
- ** Tender Support**:

- Assist with legal aspects of tenders, including compliance checks, reviewing terms and conditions, and addressing specialized cases.
- Provide strategic input to strengthen our position during tender negotiations.
- ** GDPR & Corporate Governance**:

- Oversee legal aspects of GDPR and corporate governance, ensuring regulatory compliance across all operations.
- Manage shareholder agreements, board resolutions, and other corporate documents.
- ** Intellectual Property (IP)**:

- Protect and manage InTouch’s intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
- Address IP challenges and ensure our innovations are safeguarded in the market.

**Risk Mitigation & Compliance**:

- Stay up to date with legal and regulatory changes (e.g., GDPR, tender laws) and their impact on the business.
- Proactively identify risks and provide actionable solutions.
- ** Internal Legal Advisor**:

- Act as the first point of contact for all legal questions within the company.
- Provide training and guidance to teams on contract management and compliance.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- ** Experience**:

- 5+ years of experience in commercial or corporate law, preferably with exposure to SaaS, GovTech, or public tenders.
- Proven experience negotiating and closing complex contracts.
- ** Skills**:

- Strong knowledge of Belgian and European legal frameworks, especially related to GDPR, tenders and IP.
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional proficiency in Dutch and English
- ** Mindset**:

- Solution-oriented and proactive, with a keen eye for detail.
- Commercial acumen to balance legal risks with business opportunities.
- Collaborative, with the ability to work seamlessly across teams and with external partners.

**Why This Role is Key**:
As Legal Counsel, you’ll be the backbone of InTouch’s legal operations, ensuring we stay compliant, protected, and prepared for growth. From securing high-stakes contracts to safeguarding our IP, your work will directly influence our success in Belgium and beyond.

**What We Offer**:

- ** Challenging Work**: A role that combines legal expertise with strategic impact.
- ** Growth Opportunities**: Be part of a high-growth company with a rapidly expanding footprint.
- ** Collaborative Environment**: Work with a team that values innovation, precision, and results.
- ** Competitive Package**: A compensation package that reflects your expertise and contribution.

**A Team with a Mission**:
Together with our growing team of InTouchables, we empower cities, municipalities, and police districts with innovative SaaS solutions for traffic enforcement. Curious about how we do this? Check out intouch.be

**Interview Process**:

- ** Introductory Teams Call** with Jo, Talent Acquisition Partner
- ** Teams Call** with Ann-Sophie, Legal Affairs Specialist
- ** Final Call** with Astrid and/or Tom, your new Co-CEOs

**Ready to Join the Mission?**:
If you’re excited about this opportunity, reach out in one of the following ways:
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**Equal Opportunities Statement**:
**Why This Role Might Not Be for You**:
If you prefer working in a narrowly specialized legal role or are not comfortable balancing legal expertise with business strategy, this role may not be for you.