For a Belgian infrastructure customer, we are searching for a freelance Legal Counsel to act as the Business Partner for different Business Unit activities predominantly at their sites in East and West Flanders.
You will work closely with an operational director and support the organization on a wide range of legal topics in collaboration with your colleagues. You combine advisory services, contract and risk management, and process optimization with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
Responsibilities
* You advise the business on diverse legal issues and manage complex cases within various legal domains.
* You review, negotiate, and draft contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
* You monitor the entire onboarding and offboarding process for subcontractors.
* You monitor relevant developments in national legislation and regulations (corporate law, contract law, employment and social law etc.) and translate these into concrete advice.
* You safeguard legal risks within the business units and ensure the correct follow-up of internal processes.
* You support the Board of Directors and management during negotiations and help them translate complex legal matters into practice.
Profile
* You hold a Master's degree in Law (preference).
* You have at least 5 – 7 years of relevant experience.
* You are analytical, critical, accurate, and able to work in a project-oriented manner.
* Experience in the construction or infrastructure sector or a background at the bar is a plus.
* You communicate clearly, are skilled in negotiation, and know how to build trust.
* You work independently but function equally well in a team.
* You enjoy taking initiative and attach great importance to quality and customer focus.
Additional Details
SENIORITY: Medior/Senior
START DATE: June
DURATION: 12 Months
EXTENSION: Yes
CONTRACT: Freelance
LOCATION: East Flanders and West Flanders
ONSITE POLICY: 4 days onsite (x2 East Flanders, x2 West Flanders), 1 day remote
HOURS PER WEEK: 40
LANGUAGES: Fluent Dutch and English, French a bonus
INTERVIEW PROCESS: 2 stages