Legal Counsel (0-3 years) - Leuven - Dutch - Energy
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* Kickstart your legal career in a dynamic sector
* Work on impactful projects in the energy industry
* Kickstart your legal career in a dynamic sector
* Work on impactful projects in the energy industry
About Our Client
Our client is a key player in the energy sector, driving innovation and sustainability in a rapidly changing landscape. With a strong commitment to excellence, they provide legal expertise to support business decisions and regulatory compliance.
Their dynamic environment fosters professional development, making it an ideal place for junior legal professionals to grow.
Job Description
In this role, you will be part of the Legal & Regulatory team. You will act as a trusted advisor for the Sales, Marketing, Customer Experience, and Operations departments on legal matters. Together with the other legal advisors, your key responsibilities will include:
* Providing legal support to ensure the company's overall compliance with the broad legal and regulatory framework related to energy, consumer protection, and retail activities.
* Proactively identify changes in the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the energy sector (energy transition, EU energy package, new codes of conduct, etc.).
* Assisting the operational departments with the implementation of regulatory compliance and driving continuous improvements.
* Drafting and reviewing contracts, assisting in contractual negotiations and litigation when necessary, and liaising directly with external lawyers.
* Managing relationships with various stakeholders (regulators, DSOs, industry federation Febeg, government agencies, law firms, consumer organizations, politicians, etc.) and actively participating in external meetings.
* Identifying business opportunities within the company's various departments and supporting the company through proactive lobbying.
The Successful Applicant
* You hold a master's degree in law.
* You have 0 to 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.
* You are passionate about the energy market, its mechanisms, its key actors, and its evolution.
* You have strong communication skills and you are able to explain complex (legal) issues simply and concisely to the different departments and other stakeholders.
* You are enthusiastic, rigorous, hands-on, proactive, analytical, pragmatic, and result-oriented.
* You can work autonomously but you are also willing to share your knowledge and work in a highly collaborative team.
* You are fluent in Dutch and have a good knowledge of English and/or French.
What's On Offer
* Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications.
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-growing company with a hybrid work model for flexibility.
* A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diverse ideas and empowerment.
* A chance to contribute to a sustainable future in the energy sector.
* Professional development and growth opportunities within the company.
* No Company Car
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