Legal Counsel for an international association

Our client is an international association in the field of medical research. They coordinate clinical trials worldwide in partnership with their 50+ member organisations. Their Brussels office, located in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, gather +/- 40 staff. They are today seeking a diligent Legal Counsel to work as part of their Legal department.

Purpose of the role

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (Legal Advisors, Data Protection Officer, Project Managers, Medical and Scientific Advisors, CEO, etc.) in managing the day-to-day contracts process in an efficient and timely manner.

Job description:

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• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and finalizing all types of agreements related to medical research including, confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, clinical study agreements, consortium agreements, services agreements, grant agreements, etc.
• Working and liaising with team members to facilitate coordination of the legal aspects of different study activities (e.g., start-up, amendment, termination)
• Advising on any legal and ethical issues related to the research being developed or conducted (e.g., informed consent, governance, etc.)
• Advising on a variety of other legal matters related to the running of the organization as an aisbl (e.g., insurance, statutes, etc.)
• Advising on legal matters related to the activities of the philanthropy department, when necessary

Profile:

• Master’s in law with relevant experience (+/- 3 years) in contracts law
• Experience in clinical research, medical or related field is a plus
• Experience as a barrister is an added value
• Fluent written and spoken English (C1 minimum); any other EU language is an asset
• Excellent communications skills, ability to interact with numerous stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• Ability to work in a team, but also independently
• Strong sense of responsibility and ethics
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Interested in scientific topics as well as non-profit activities

Offer:

• An open-ended contract
• A full-time contract (38h00/week)
• Starting date: A.S.A.P.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including luncheon vouchers (€8,00), Eco-vouchers (€250/year), health insurance (fully paid by the employer), group insurance, reimbursement of transport costs, homeworking allowance, cell phone, 30 holiday days
• Location: the offices are located in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (close to the Cora). Although they are accessible by public transport, they are more easily reachable with a personal vehicle (parking space available)
• Homeworking policy: they offer very flexible work practices including several days of homeworking/week
• The opportunity to work in a stimulating environment and for an organisation, which genuinely makes a difference!