Legal Officer (H/F/X) (Interim - Maternity Coverage)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Contract Type: Interim
Duration: 7 months, from September 2026 to March 2027
Schedule: Full-time
Salary: €4,350.00 - €6,215.00 gross/month, depending on experience
Robert Half is currently recruiting an experienced Legal Officer (H/F/X) for an international economic institute based in Brussels.
This is a full-time interim assignment covering maternity leave for a period of 7 months.
The successful candidate will provide legal advice to management and business teams, oversee contract-related matters, manage intellectual property topics, and coordinate with external legal counsel.
Key Responsibilities
Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and agreements from a legal perspective;
Manage contract performance and monitor renewal and renegotiation opportunities;
Help improve contract management processes and tools;
Manage the trademarks portfolio and support intellectual property protection actions;
Participate in legal discussions and negotiations with third parties when needed;
Conduct legal due diligence ;
Monitor the administrators' insurance portfolio;
Coordinate with external legal advisors and law firms;
Provide ad hoc legal support to management and internal business units.
Profile
University degree in Law obtained in an EU Member State;
Minimum 5 years of experience as a legal expert;
Strong knowledge of international contract law;
Excellent command of English and at least one additional EU language, both written and spoken;
The process requires a valid Belgian work permit.
Offer
Competitive gross monthly salary between €4,350.00 and €6,215.00, based on experience;
Salary package equivalent to 14.42 months of pay;
29 days of paid leave plus office closure between Christmas and New Year;
Flexible working hours ;
Employer‑paid group insurance package;
Meal vouchers, eco vouchers, and sport & culture vouchers ;
100% reimbursement of public transport costs;
Remote work possible from within Belgium, plus a monthly homeworking allowance.
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