Legal Counsel - BeNeLux
This role requires a skilled legal professional to ensure the company's activities comply with all applicable legal frameworks and internal guidelines.
The ideal candidate will provide expert legal advice to various operational departments and customers, ensuring that all business decisions align with legal and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Advise on legal requirements to be met by the company (excl. tax)
* Participate in meetings to steer strategy and optimise commercial success while minimising risks
* Drive all legal aspects regarding contracts and support sales, marketing, trade marketing, and procurement during negotiations and after-sales issues
* Support the Public Affairs department with analysis of local and EU directives
* Liaise with internal stakeholders on various legal matters and progress in litigation
* Provide general administrative support to the department, including budget follow-up, purchase order creation, contract filing, and GDPR-related administration
Requirements:
* Master's of Law degree with relevant knowledge of legal decision-making procedures within Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg
* 5-10 years of experience at the Bar and/or in-house
* Up-to-date knowledge of general legislation, with strong analytical skills to quickly and thoroughly analyse laws and regulations
* Proven ability to effectively communicate complex legislative and regulatory issues to management and specialists
* Proficiency in MS tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Fluent in Dutch and English, with a good knowledge of French
* Experience working in a commercial context or within multinational companies
We offer:
A dynamic and inclusive global FMCG business powered by a talented team of employees worldwide.
Competitive base salary and fringe benefits (including a company car).