Senior Legal Counsel | Strategic Role

Our client is a fast-growing company modernising a nationwide operational network and is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to steer high-impact legal strategy.

Why apply?

Join an organisation at the centre of a major transformation project with strong societal impact.

Our client operates a large, country-wide infrastructure network and is reshaping how essential services are delivered to millions of users. You’ll be part of a modern, dynamic, and ambitious environment with direct exposure to strategic decisions and C-level stakeholders.

Your duties & responsibilities

In this key in-house position, you will:

• Provide expert, business-driven legal advice across all operations and ensure compliance with Belgian and EU regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with partners, suppliers and operational stakeholders.
• Oversee legal risk management regarding corporate governance, regulatory compliance, strategic initiatives and day-to-day activities.
• Lead dispute resolution and litigation follow-up, managing external counsel where needed.
• Handle legal aspects of yearly accounts, board and shareholder documentation.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for management.
• Act as the legal risk gatekeeper, challenging and shaping strategic decisions together with C-level executives.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (Operations, Finance, Compliance) to ensure alignment across projects.
• Maintain accurate legal documentation and ensure proper reporting to management.

Ideal profile

• Experience: at least 5 years in corporate/commercial law (law firm and/or in-house), ideally in regulated industries, financial services, payments, infrastructure, or multi-site environments.
• Languages: Fluent Dutch & English + strong command of spoken French.
• Qualifications: Master’s degree in Law; specialisation in commercial, corporate, financial or competition law is a strong asset.

The offer

• A high-impact strategic role with direct access to the C-suite.
• A dynamic, growing environment with autonomy, ownership and visible impact.
• Cross-functional collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Strong career development potential.
• Competitive salary package: €100,000 – €130,000 yearly, depending on seniority.
• Attractive benefits (bonus, insurance, mobility package, meal vouchers...)