Legal Advisor Corporate

Make your mark for patients.

We’re here because we want to build the future and transform patients’ lives for the better.

At UCB, our people are our experiences and achievements, our passion and drive. That’s why we’re looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences - not just the best and brightest, but those who care about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. We promote an environment of diversity, openness, and respect where people can make valuable contributions.

An exciting journey lies ahead. Will you join us in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible?

**As our Legal Counsel Corporate & Finance, you will join the Corporate Secretary division which is part of the Global Legal & Risk team. You will start by reporting to the Associate General Counsel Corporate, Finance & Ventures which may evolve in the longer term to a direct reporting line to Group Corporate Secretary.**

**In this function, you will be responsible for**:

- Being the primary legal contact for the Finance department, under the supervision of the Associate General Counsel Corporate, Finance & Ventures, including:

- coordinate and negotiate with banks and suppliers, as well as with external lawyers and other stakeholders major financing transactions such as bond issues, Bank Loan Agreements, EMTN program, Commercial Paper programs and validate, formalize and execute any related legal documentation and transactions;
- Legal support to the UCB treasury team, covering legal advice, preparation and review of intercompany financing agreements, KYC compliance, Guarantees, share buybacks and ad hoc legal support for financial transactions of the group;
- legal support to the UCB tax team, supporting internal group restructurings and other tax driven projects and/or transactions (potentially cross-border)
- Managing the Legal corporate compliance of + 80 affiliates worldwide (review of resolutions of board and shareholders meetings, powers of attorney, letters to third parties with legal implications,), together with an external supplier and an internal para-legal;
- Ensure the corporate housekeeping of the Belgian affiliates of UCB SA, including:

- preparation of board and shareholders meetings, review of annual and half year reports as well as any other relevant official corporate documentation
- follow up of corporate actions
- internal delegations (delegations of authority, delegations of signature, powers of attorney and related policies)
- monitor regulatory and legislative evolution with potential impact on the UCB group
- Review of legal documentation to be signed by CEO/directors of UCB SA
- Preparation/review of legal documentation and/or legal advice relating to the Long-Term Incentive Plans of UCB SA (stock options, performance shares, share awards)
- Participate in other projects of the Corporate Secretary department on request of the Group Corporate Secretary (e.g. preparation of the group Integrated Annual Report, preparation of the annual general meeting of UCB SA/NV).
**Interested? For this position you'll need the following education, experience and skills**:

- Master of Law degree - Belgian law degree - or equivalent experience with Belgian and international Corporate & Finance law
- Relevant experience in corporate law, M&A and takeovers, corporate compliance, capital markets and financing transactions (5-10 years) within an international law firm or as in-house lawyer in a multinational (preferably listed) company
- Comfortable in working independently and taking decisions within area of responsibility
- Team player, able to work closely with other departments within the organization and to build a strong internal network, with good communication skills
- Well organized, able to manage multiple tasks with strict procedures/deadlines (experience with project management is an asset)
- Stress resistant, flexible and open for change
- Can do mentality, able to identify and resolve problems, proposing solutions with creativity whilst being risk aware
- Full working proficiency in Dutch and English (both oral and written) is a must and good knowledge of French;
- Good mastery of Microsoft Office suite (Word/Excel/Powerpoint); ability to work in digital environment with specific IT tools

About us.

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 7,600 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

At UCB, everything we do start with a simple question: “How will this create value for people living with severe disease?”. We are on a journey to become the patient-preferred biopharma leader by delivering medicines and solutions that improve lives. We want to ensure the creation of patient value, now and into the future, while contributing to a society where a population of 8 billion people and more should be able to live a good life within limited resources of one planet.

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