Legal Counsel
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Job Title: Legal Counsel & Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Mission Description
Join a major player in the European energy sector and contribute to the transformation of the energy landscape. Our client ensures the reliability and sustainability of electricity supply, playing a crucial role in the transition toward a greener, more sustainable future.
As an external consultant, you will work alongside a dedicated legal team of approximately 10 jurists, supporting various departments on complex and high-impact matters.
Service Description
The role combines three complementary legal responsibilities:
1. M&A & Corporate Law
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Provide strategic and transactional legal support for M&A and corporate files.
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Coordinate legal due diligence investigations and advise on regulatory aspects.
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Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, Share Purchase Agreements, Shareholders' Agreements, and related documents.
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Coordinate and supervise external lawyers and advisors.
2. Data Protection (ad interim DPO)
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Act as the interim Data Protection Officer in accordance with the GDPR and applicable national laws.
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Monitor and advise on compliance with data protection rules, including lawfulness of processing, legal bases, proportionality, and data minimisation.
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Serve as the point of contact for the Data Protection Authority and data subjects.
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Raise awareness and train employees on data protection matters.
3. Innovation & Technology (R&D / IT / IP)
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Provide legal support to the Innovation, R&D, Digital, and Tech departments on innovative projects and collaborations.
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Draft, review, and negotiate innovation-related contracts, including collaboration agreements, license and usage agreements, proof-of-concept agreements, pilot project contracts, and IT agreements.
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Ensure proper allocation of intellectual property rights (background/foreground IP) in innovation projects.
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Work closely with IT and business stakeholders.
General
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Handle various legal matters and ad hoc issues to ensure the smooth operation of the business.
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Monitor the latest legislative and regulatory developments in the relevant legal fields.
Candidate Profile
Education & Experience
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Master’s degree in law.
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Up to 7 years of professional experience in a company or at the bar, preferably in M&A, IP, privacy/data protection, and contract law.
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Additional experience such as internships, project follow-up, or a specialisation year is a plus.
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Strong knowledge of civil law is an advantage.
Technical Skills
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Proven experience in M&A transactions (due diligence, SPA, SHA).
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Strong background in data protection / GDPR (DPO experience is a strong plus).
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Solid understanding of IP law and technology contracts.
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Experience with dispute resolution is a plus.
Languages
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Bilingual in Dutch and French.
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Thorough knowledge of English.
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Working Conditions
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Location: Brussels (city centre).
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Remote work policy: Physical presence required 2 days per week (standard)