As a Legal Counsel specialising in Data Protection, you will be part of the corporate legal team, providing expert legal advice and support on data related regulations and compliance across the Group. In addition, you will contribute to strategic data and AI initiatives, ensuring they are developed and implemented in line with regulatory requirements and Ageas’ Elevate27 strategy.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Regulatory Guidance
Advise on all aspects of GDPR and provide expert guidance on broader regulatory frameworks, including ePrivacy, cybersecurity regulations, the EU Data Act and AI Act, with a deep understanding of their impact on the Group’s activities.
2. Contract and Policy Management
Draft, review and negotiate supplier and intragroup agreements, focusing on data processing and security aspects. Prepare and maintain privacy notices, internal policies, and guidance on personal data handling and governance.
3. Strategic Partnering
Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, offering pragmatic, business-oriented and legally sound solutions to data-related questions, including in relation to AI and advanced analytics projects.
4. Innovation and Projects
Lead and participate in cross-functional projects, serving as legal partner to Ageas’ strategic innovation initiatives, where Data and AI are key pillars of Ageas’ Elevate 27 strategy.
5. Collaboration
Work closely with the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal security practices.
6. Monitoring and Training
Monitor legal and regulatory developments in data protection, data governance and AI. Translate developments into actionable guidance and deliver targeted training to staff.
7. External Counsel Management
Coordinate with external counsel on data‑protection or data‑related matters, including regulatory queries, disputes or specialised AI‑related topics.
8. Cross-Border Collaboration
Work with colleagues across Europe and Asia on international projects with multidisciplinary teams.
Your profile
9. You hold a Belgian master’s degree in Law.
10. Strong working knowledge of English, French and/or Dutch (both orally and in writing).
11. You have profound knowledge of GDPR and other European data related regulations and solid experience in negotiating data processing agreements and advising on privacy compliance.
12. You are passionate about emerging technologies, data and AI, and eager to contribute to innovative projects with international impact.
13. You are interested in Legal Tech and open to leveraging new tools the effectiveness and impact of the legal department.
14. You are smart, energetic and enthusiastic, with a strong appetite for staying up-to-date on new legal topics in data protection, data regulation and AI.
15. You are a team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and collaborating closely across functions.
We offer
16. The possibility of (maximum 50%) home working.
17. You will join a great legal team with dedicated, supportive and collaborative colleagues.
18. A dynamic, multicultural working environment, with the opportunity to work at the forefront of digital transformation and data and AI innovation within a leading international insurance group.
19. An attractive and extensive salary package (including meal vouchers, eco vouchers, hospitalization, disability and group insurance, additional child benefit, mobile allowance and intervention in the internet reimbursement, ...).
20. The possibility to optimize part of your salary package through a flexible income plan.
21. A corporate culture where you are encouraged to share your views and opinions.
22. A flat organizational structure with close collaboration and communication with management and cross-functional teams.
23. An extensive range of learning & development opportunities through our online learning platform.
24. The opportunity to further develop yourself and to be part of a great team at a Top employer in Belgium. Find out more about it here.
Interested?
Please apply online. We are looking forward to talking to you