Legal Counsel

ppAre you a proactive legal professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and forward-thinking organization? We are currently seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team. In our legal team, you’ll play a vital role in connecting the dots between the business, our partners and our sales team. /p pAs busy bees with a broad and meaningful scope, we handle everything from corporate governance and risk mitigation to contract review, contributing to internal governance frameworks, raising awareness across the organization and navigating complex commercial, compliance, public procurement and AI related legal challenges. You’ll step into a role where you can anticipate needs, spot opportunities and actively contribute to creating a legally sound and future-proof environment for the organization. /p h3bWhat will you be doing? /b /h3 pLet’s have a closer look at your to-do list: /p ul liYou’ll bstrengthen collaboration /bwith the bbusiness, /bwith a focus in the areas ofb commercial law, public tenders, compliance and emerging technologies, including AI /b, acting as a trusted adviser who isn’t afraid to challenge assumptions and guide the business toward balanced solutions. /li liYou’ll perform thorough blegal reviews /b and negotiate a broad range of contracts. We are not just looking for someone to review agreements, we want someone who will actively contribute to refining our contract management processes and confidently represents our interests in discussions. /li liYou’ll support bstrategic public procurement opportunities /b, reviewing tender documentation, contract terms and compliance requirements, while helping the business navigate complex procurement procedures and negotiations. /li liYou’ll proactively manage and anticipate blegal risks across customer and supplier engagements /b, providing clear, actionable advice and handling legal complaints when needed. You know when diplomacy is key and when to stand your ground to safeguard the organizations’ position. /li liYou’ll bcoach and support colleagues /b, helping them grow their legal expertise through knowledge sharing, constructive feedback and a collaborative mindset. /li liYou’ll work with the blegal tools /balready in place, ensuring they’re used effectively and identifying opportunities to further streamline processes and improve efficiency. /li liYou’ll bkeep colleagues informed about legal developments /b, translating them into practical guidance and helping teams integrate these insights into their daily work. You naturally build relationships across departments and aren’t afraid to engage proactively to ensure legal considerations are clear and understood by both legal and non-legal stakeholders. /li liYou are bcurious about AI and legal technology /b and enjoy exploring how innovation can improve legal processes, contract management and compliance activities. /li /ul pdelaware has offices in Ghent, Antwerp, Wavre, Kortrijk, Lummen and Liège. As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will bmainly be working at both the Kortrijk and Ghent offices, /b where the rest of the Legal team is based. You may also occasionally be required to travel to other offices for meetings with the business or our partners. A good balance between working from home and at both the Kortrijk and Ghent offices is something the Legal team continuously strives for. /p h3bIs there a match? /b /h3 ul liDo you have a bMaster of Laws /bdegree? We're looking for someone with at least b6 years of experience /bas an in-house counsel or in a law firm. Any legal experience with public procurement, compliance, technology law, AI governance or the IT sector is a strong plus. /li liAre bB2B commercial law, public procurement and compliance topics /byour passion? And are you familiar with the ins and outs of the bbusiness world /b? /li liAs our legal department faces many challenges, there is plenty of broom for initiative /b. Do you take bownership /b of your work and set the right bpriorities /b? /li liIf you’re hoping for a clearly defined assignment
- this won’t be it. You’ll have to btake a proactive, problem-solving approach /b within the team and bwork autonomously /b to deal with certain tasks. /li liCan you express yourself fluently in bEnglish /b and bDutch, /bboth written and verbally?It’s a bonus if you speak French too. /li liIn a nutshell: Are you a legal bteam player /b with a healthy dose of bcommon sense, /b benthusiasm /band bflexibility /b? Are you passionate about bcontract law /b? Will you uphold high standards of baccuracy /b in your legal work, whilst demonstrating the necessary bpragmatism /b? Do you feel comfortable btaking the initiative, coaching colleagues and thriving in a dynamic environment where you can confidently navigate shifting priorities /b? Then you’ll fit right in /li /ul pIn a nutshell: Are you a legal bteam player /b with a healthy dose of bcommon sense, /b benthusiasm /band bflexibility /b? Are you passionate abo