Senior Corporate Legal Counsel – Northern/Eastern Europe & Key Accounts Location: Brussels, Belgium Our client is based in Brussels, Belgium. We are recruiting an experienced Commercial Attorney to support the EMEA & ANZ regions. The successful candidate will be based in Brussels and will report directly to the General Counsel EMEA & ANZ. Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents such as supply contracts, sales contracts, distribution agreements, OEM agreements, General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Purchases, confidentiality agreements, etc., for Northern/Eastern commercial operations. Provide legal support to the Commercial Key Accounts team in negotiating and managing relationships with large and strategic customers in Data Centres, Industrial Process Cooling, and other strategic vertical sectors. Offer dedicated legal support in general commercial law, contract law, competition law, corporate law, and labour law. Collaborate directly with regional commercial offices involved in the commercialization of Corporate products in Northern and Eastern Europe. Provide practical support and solutions for legal issues related to operations in a rapidly changing environment. Analyse and manage commercial and technical claims as well as the portfolio of pending legal cases. Coordinate the activities of external lawyers. Collaborate with other members of the EMEA & ANZ legal department on European strategic initiatives and M&A projects. Identify current and future legal risks and help determine operational responses. Organise training sessions for employees on various legal topics. Requirements Bachelor of Law from a European university with an additional Master’s Degree with an International/European Law component. Qualified lawyer in one of the EU Member State Bars (preferred but not mandatory). Minimum of 5‑10 years of related legal experience, with at least 2‑3 years in‑house (preferred but not mandatory). Proven experience in commercial and transactional matters. Prior knowledge and/or exposure to European and national competition law is a plus. Strong legal judgment and expert grasp of contracting concepts, with superior legal and analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to stand firm on issues with business clients when necessary. Ability to work with an international and multicultural audience. Ability to quickly understand business objectives of an agreement, identify related issues, and facilitate a risk/benefit analysis. Business‑oriented problem‑solving approach tempered by an appreciation for legal complexity and risk management. Detail‑oriented and resourceful with excellent follow‑through skills. Ability to work well under pressure, prioritise and manage workload, handle simultaneous tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to work independently. Strong communication skills for dynamic team environments with other disciplines. Flexible and adaptable, unafraid of ambiguity or challenges. Strong personal computer and presentation skills with Microsoft Office tools. Fluency in English and in one or two other major European languages (e.G. French, German, Dutch, Italian, or any Eastern European language). Proficiency in any additional language is a plus. Travel: willing to travel approximately 10‑15% of the time. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Legal Industries: Legislative Offices, Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr