Head of Legal / Solo Legal Counsel - Limburg
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Our client is an internationally expanding company. The organisation is entrepreneurial by nature, growing through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. As part of its next growth phase, the company is creating its first in‑house legal position to structure and professionalise its legal operations.
This role is based in Limburg (near Hasselt).
Responsibilities
As the first legal hire, your scope will include:
Organisation and coordination of corporate housekeeping
Drafting and negotiation of Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs)
Legal support in M&A transactions
Acting as the main point of contact for external lawyers
The exact scope will evolve together with the business and the person joining.
Profile
Belgian Master in Law
Qualified lawyer or experienced in‑house legal counsel
Fluent in Dutch and English
Solid experience with corporate law and transactions
Comfortable working autonomously as a sole legal professional
Pragmatic, business‑oriented and structured
Confident interacting with senior management and external advisors xphnsxz
Benefits
A genuine pioneer role: first legal position in the company
High visibility and direct exposure to the leadership team
Opportunity to shape the legal function from the ground up
Competitive total cost package, structured either via payroll or management company
Long‑term growth perspective in an international environment
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