Legal Counsel

Are 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.

As 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.

What will you be doing?

Let’s have a closer look at your to-do list:

• You’ll strengthen collaboration with the business, with a focus in the areas of commercial law, public tenders, compliance and emerging technologies, including AI , acting as a trusted adviser who isn’t afraid to challenge assumptions and guide the business toward balanced solutions.
• You’ll perform thorough legal reviews 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.
• You’ll support strategic public procurement opportunities , reviewing tender documentation, contract terms and compliance requirements, while helping the business navigate complex procurement procedures and negotiations.
• You’ll proactively manage and anticipate legal risks across customer and supplier engagements , 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.
• You’ll coach and support colleagues , helping them grow their legal expertise through knowledge sharing, constructive feedback and a collaborative mindset.
• You’ll work with the legal tools already in place, ensuring they’re used effectively and identifying opportunities to further streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• You’ll keep colleagues informed about legal developments , 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.
• You are curious about AI and legal technology and enjoy exploring how innovation can improve legal processes, contract management and compliance activities.

delaware has offices in Ghent, Antwerp, Wavre, Kortrijk, Lummen and Liège. As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will mainly be working at both the Kortrijk and Ghent offices, 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.

Is there a match?

• Do you have a Master of Laws degree? We're looking for someone with at least 6 years of experience as 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.
• Are B2B commercial law, public procurement and compliance topics your passion? And are you familiar with the ins and outs of the business world ?
• As our legal department faces many challenges, there is plenty of room for initiative . Do you take ownership of your work and set the right priorities ?
• If you’re hoping for a clearly defined assignment - this won’t be it. You’ll have to take a proactive, problem-solving approach within the team and work autonomously to deal with certain tasks.
• Can you express yourself fluently in English and Dutch, both written and verbally?It’s a bonus if you speak French too.
• In a nutshell: Are you a legal team player with a healthy dose of common sense, enthusiasm and flexibility ? Are you passionate about contract law ? Will you uphold high standards of accuracy in your legal work, whilst demonstrating the necessary pragmatism ? Do you feel comfortable taking the initiative, coaching colleagues and thriving in a dynamic environment where you can confidently nav