PpThis vacancy has been filled within 8 weeks. /ppbCEN and CENELEC /b are two of the three European organizations responsible for developing European technical standards. CEN is the European Committee for Standardization, while CENELEC is responsible for European electrotechnical standards. /ppFor the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre (CCMC), we are looking for a Legal Counsel, who will be in charge of the day-to-day legal operations. /ppThe headquarters of CEN-CENELEC are located in Brussels, from where partnerships are established with consortia, regulatory bodies, governments, and both European and international project teams. /ppThe Legal Counsel is responsible for the daily legal activities of CCMC and works in close collaboration with other departments, project teams, management, and the members affiliated with CEN and CENELEC. /ppKey responsibilities include contract management, compliance, corporate governance, GDPR, and competition law aspects. /ppThe main responsibilities of the bLegal Counsel /b include: /pullibCorporate /b: Ensure that CEN-CENELEC’s operations remain compliant with relevant Belgian and European legislation, as well as corporate governance requirements. Supervise and support corporate housekeeping procedures and reporting obligations. /lilibContracts /b: Manage, draft, review, and negotiate agreements with international partners, regulatory bodies, public authorities, and the European Commission. /lilibIntellectual Property /b: Coordinate and oversee matters related to trademarks, patents, and copyrights, working closely with external parties specialized in these areas. /liliData Protection, GDPR: Advise on and monitor data protection and privacy requirements. Assist in implementing and maintaining policies, records, and processes for GDPR compliance. /liliLitigation: Support work on legal disputes and assist the Director General and Head of Governance Membership with case management and preparation. /li /ulh3Profile /h3ulliHold a Master’s degree in Law and have 5 to 10 years of relevant experience, ideally in an international context. /liliThe main working language is English. Knowledge of Dutch or French is an asset. /liliAble to work independently, set clear priorities, and act in a proactive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented manner. /liliTake a critical approach, verify compliance requirements, and propose improvements to management within areas of responsibility. /liliCommunicate in a clear, fluent, and constructive way, given the frequent interaction with both internal and external stakeholders. /li /ulh3Offer /h3ulliJoin a dynamic, internationally oriented environment with a significant impact on businesses, organizations, and consumers. /liliThe organization offers a comprehensive 6-month onboarding program. /liliA competitive salary package with a wide range of fringe benefits. /liliPossibility to work remotely after the initial training period. /liliExceptionally pleasant and beautifully designed offices, equipped for flexible desks, meeting rooms, brainstorming sessions, and quiet workspaces. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr