Senior Legal Counsel

CFE is a multidisciplinary group (listed on Euronext Brussels) active in Belgium, Luxembourg and Poland in 4 businesses segments with high growth potential because they have the opportunity to shape the world of tomorrow:

• Real Estate Development
• Multitechnical
• Construction & Renovation
• Sustainable Investments

With more than 3100 employees and a long experience and expertise acquired since its foundation in 1880, the CFE Group aims to challenge the status quo and create positive change by successfully addressing environmental and social challenges for the well-being of future generations. The CFE Group achieves this ambition by placing sustainability, innovation and respect for employees at the heart of its strategy and by offering its customers end-to-end solutions.

Who we’re looking for ?

We are seeking a experienced and dynamic Senior Group Legal Counsel to join CFE’s legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, along with knowledge of construction law and public private partnerships. This role offers the opportunity to expand into other legal areas such as GDPR, insurance law, public market regulations, IT, labour law and to contribute to the growth of an innovative and rapidly expanding Group. As part of the CFE’s legal team, you will report to the General Counsel while working alongside experienced (legal) professionals.

Your Responsibilities ?

• You provide expert legal advice on corporate law and corporate governance matters.
• You provide expert legal advice and support to the Group’s entities on construction law and public-private partnerships and assistance with clients’ negotiations.
• You explore and practice various areas of law, including GDPR, insurance law, public market regulations, IT and labour law, by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of legal documents and contracts.
• You further develop the legal community within the Group by identifying synergies, defining processes, and fostering collaboration.
• You design and implement the Group’s (legal) risk management strategies and processes.
• You participate in working groups with internal and external stakeholders (legal association and/or cross-function/sector working groups)

Your Skills & Experience ?

• You hold a Master’s degree in Law.
• You have at least 8 years of relevant experience in corporate law, gained in a major law firm and/or as an in-house lawyer, preferably in a comparable sector.
• You have experience in corporate law, along with knowledge of construction law and public private partnerships.
• You have interest in other areas of law such as GDPR, insurance law, public market regulations, IT, labour law, ...
• You have strong negotiation skills, with the ability to handle complex discussions and secure advantageous outcomes for both parties.
• You are proactive, open-minded, and solution-oriented.
• You have experience in advising on contentious matters and disputes.
• You demonstrate strong analytical skills and a pragmatic business approach.
• You work autonomously but also thrive as a team player.
• You combine a “business enabler” mindset with intellectual independence, ensuring a sound and sustainable legal framework for CFE’s operations.
• You excel in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• You are fluent in French, Dutch and English.

What’s in it for you?

Come as You Are: At CFE, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company culture embraces and celebrates individuality, fostering a workplace that is completely free from any form of harassment, bias, or discrimination. We encourage all qualified applicants, regardless of gender, to apply.

What we offer: Besides great colleagues and a fantastic new wooden HQ in Brussels, you will be offered a competitive compensation & benefits package including:

• A full-time position with the possibility of hybrid working and the ability to flex your hours as you need.
• An attractive remuneration package with many advantages such as a competitive base pay, a range of extralegal benefits as: sustainable transport options (mobility budget or lease car), lunch vouchers, a pension savings scheme and affiliation at a hospitalization insurance plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in various areas.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• A challenging and dynamic work environment.