Robert Half Talent Solutions is currently looking for a Legal Counsel (m/f/x) for a permanent position based in Vilvoorde.
Our client is a strong company active in the real estate sector.
As Legal Counsel (m/f/x) you will be responsible for:
* Proactively identify and mitigate all legal risks relating to the real estate development and operations (including related infrastructure, power connection and renewable energy features) in relation to data centre and light industrial / logistics development projects and assets with a strong focus on energy, construction law, leasing and operational contracts;
* Draft, review, negotiate and manage agreements and other legal documents in relation to the acquisition of data centre and light industrial / logistics projects (e.g. energy, power and grid connection) and related renewable energy and other innovative projects (e.g. PV installations, PPA’s and other energy trading agreements, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, battery installations, waste heat use, wind…);
* Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, case law, and industry trends impacting the company, and proactively advise the organisation on potential legal risks and opportunities;
* Ensure compliance with the company’s policies, standards and values. Train and educate the Belgian team on relevant legal and compliance matters, and foster a culture of legal awareness and compliance;
* Involve and manage external law firms in an effective and timely way and at fair cost;
* Ensure the coordination of legal disputes and/or litigation;
* Work in close collaboration with the other Legal Counsels in Continental Europe, the Belgium/Netherlands business and the wider European team.
The required profile for the Legal Counsel (m/f/x) position:
* Excellent knowledge of contract law, construction law and energy law with a strong interest in a broad spectrum of relevant regulatory changes;
* At least 6 years of proven experience as a legal counsel or a similar role in a company or law firm;
* Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills;
* Ability to work without significant supervision, and independently handle most complex legal matters;
* Ability to work on multiple projects and in different teams with a strong eye for meeting deadlines;
* High ethical standards and professionalism living our client's values of innovation, determination, integrity and sustainability by example;
* Perfect knowledge of Dutch and English, both written and spoken;
* Able to work on multiple projects under tight time pressure in a fast-changing environment;
* Experience in international projects required;
* Profound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Copilot);
* Keen to learn everything about our client and its business and share its values of innovation, determination, integrity and sustainability.
Interested in this position of Legal Counsel (m/f/x) at a young and dynamic company? Apply today.