Legal Counsel

Do you dream of becoming a key player in a dynamic and professional legal team? Look no further, our client is currently looking for a passionate Legal Counsel to join their growing family-owned SME. As Legal Counsel, you will be the key business partner, managing a variety of tasks from drafting commercial contracts to managing litigation files. With an attractive salary package including attractive benefits such as a company car and the possibility of teleworking, this opportunity offers the perfect balance between professionalism and friendliness. Take up the challenge, apply now

Description

- You will not only draft commercial contracts, but also seek out the most appropriate legal solutions to commercial challenges. You ensure follow-up, including brewery contracts, commercial leases, distribution agreements, etc.
- Working with external lawyers, you actively manage litigation files from A to Z, looking after the company's interests and consolidating its legal position. This involves extensive contact with law firms, notaries and bailiffs;
- You proactively provide legal advice to various departments within the organization. You are responsible for a variety of legal issues and, as a legal partner, you work closely with internal departments, both commercial and management, to provide legal support;
- You effectively monitor the legal budget, with the aim of optimizing costs and guaranteeing financial targets;
- You provide training for sales, marketing and management teams on the legal aspects and compliance with legislation of settling commercial issues;
- You actively participate in contract negotiations with the sales team to minimize legal risks and exploit business opportunities;
- You manage legal processes related to bankruptcies and judicial reorganizations;
- You carry out ongoing analysis and optimization of legal processes, including modernization initiatives to promote efficiency.
- You have a Master's degree in Law, preferably with a specialization in Business Law;
- You have at least 2 years' relevant experience, preferably in a commercial organization or law firm;
- You have an excellent knowledge of French, both spoken and written, and at least a basic knowledge of Dutch and English;
- You have knowledge of the Law of Obligations and Economic Law thanks to your professional experience;
- You have a hands-on, can-do mentality and are able to take the initiative;
- You are a team player with a positive attitude;
- You are proactive and results-oriented;
- You are precise and attentive to detail.

Offer

- You'll be joining a fast-growing, family-run SME in a varied position.
- You'll be working in a pleasant area with various companies active not only in the beverage trade, but also in the distribution of own and imported premium beverage brands.
- You will work full-time (38h40min/week) on a flexible schedule, with the possibility of starting between 7:30 and 9:00 am.
- The possibility of teleworking one day a week after the training period.
- In addition to an attractive salary, you will benefit from a range of fringe benefits (luncheon vouchers, DKV hospitalization insurance, etc.).
- Our customer also offers a company car with top-up card or fuel card.
- You will work as part of a close-knit team in a company where passion, trust and teamwork are at the heart.

Hi, I'm Jade Donnen,Team Leader,
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