Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to join our team. As a key member of our Legal and Regulatory department, you will provide expert legal advice and support to various business teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure overall compliance with the legal and regulatory framework related to energy, consumer protection, and retail activities.
* Identify changes in the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the energy sector and proactively address them.
* Provide legal support for contract review, drafting, and negotiations, as well as litigation when necessary.
* Manage relationships with various stakeholders, including regulators, DSOs, industry federation Febeg, government agencies, law firms, consumer organizations, politicians, etc.
* Identify business opportunities within the company's departments and support proactive lobbying efforts.
Requirements:
* A Master's degree in Law.
* A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in consumer and contract law, preferably as an in-house counsel in the energy sector or another strongly regulated sector.
* Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex legal issues in a simple and concise way.
* Fluency in Dutch and good knowledge of English and/or French.
Benefits:
Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications. Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-growing environment with a hybrid work model that values agility, transparency, and a human-centered approach.