Legal Counsel

Are you an experienced Legal Counsel with a passion for commercial contracts and legal challenges? Become part of a fast-growing SME within the beverage industry, where you will be responsible for various legal processes and business advice. With flexible working hours, fringe benefits and a close-knit team that values teamwork, our client offers the ideal working environment for your professional growth. Enjoy an attractive salary, a company car and the opportunity to telecommute. Apply today and become part of a dynamic and ambitious team!

Description

  • You not only draft commercial contracts, but also seek the most appropriate legal solutions to business challenges;
  • You ensure the follow-up of brewery contracts, commercial leases and distribution contracts, among others;
  • In cooperation with external lawyers, you actively manage dispute files from A to Z, representing the company's interests and consolidating its legal position. This involves extensive contact with law firms, notaries and bailiffs;
  • You proactively provide legal advice to various departments within the organization. You are responsible for various legal issues and as a legal partner you work closely with internal departments, both commercial and management, to provide legal support;
  • You effectively monitor the legal budget, aiming to optimize costs and ensure financial targets;
  • You provide training to the sales, marketing and management teams on legal and compliance issues related to resolving commercial issues;
  • You actively participate in contract negotiations with the sales team to minimize legal risks and exploit commercial opportunities;
  • You manage the legal processes related to bankruptcies and judicial reorganizations;
  • Ongoing analysis and optimization of legal processes, including modernization initiatives to improve efficiency.

Your profile

  • You have a master's degree in law, preferably with a specialization in business law;
  • You have at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a commercial organization or law firm;
  • You have an excellent knowledge of French in word and writing and at least a basic knowledge of Dutch and English;
  • Thanks to your work experience, you have knowledge of contract and economic law;
  • You have a hands-on, can-do mentality and take initiative;
  • You are a team player with a positive attitude;
  • You are proactive and results-oriented;
  • You are precise and have an eye for detail.

Offer

  • Monthly salary indication: € 3501 - € 5500
  • You will join a fast growing, family owned SME in a varied position;
  • You will work in a pleasant environment with different companies not only in the beverage business, but also in the distribution of own and imported premium beverage brands;
  • You will work full-time (38h40min/week) with flexible working hours, with the possibility of starting between 7:30am and 9:00am;
  • There is an opportunity to telecommute one day per week after the training period;
  • In addition to an attractive salary, you will enjoy numerous fringe benefits (meal vouchers, DKV hospitalization insurance, etc.);
  • Our client also offers a company car with a top-up card or fuel card;
  • You will work in a close-knit team in a company where passion, trust and teamwork are key.

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