International Legal Counsel
Solliciteren
Plaats
Leuven3000
Vlaams-Brabant
België
Contract
Vooltijds, Onbepaalde duurDatum gepubliceerd
2026-02-20Online to:
2026-04-21EUR 20.00 HOUR
International Legal Counsel
- Xenics an Exosens Brand
- Vlaams-Brabant
- 1 dag geleden
To support and structure the growth of our Advanced Imaging (AI) Business Unit and its global operations across sites in Belgium, Germany, France, the USA and Singapore, we are creating the position of International Legal Counsel dedicated to providing legal support and guidance to that fast-moving business unit.
Sole legal adviser of the AI Business Unit, you will be fully integrated into the business, working side-by-side the internal stakeholders in Belgium and across multiple jurisdictions as well as collaborating with the Group's operational (Purchasing, R&D) and support teams (Finance, Compliance, ESG). While you will benefit from the expertise and support of the Group legal department based in France, your autonomy and polyvalence will allow you to have a direct and meaningful impact on both the operations and the strategic direction of the Business Unit
Reporting directly to the AI VP Finance with a functional reporting line to the Group General Counsel, you will be immersed in the day-to-day activities of the business, actively participating in negotiations and decision-making processes. Your role as a business partner means you are not just an advisor, but a key contributor to the success and growth of the business unit.
We offer you a rewarding work environment in a multicultural, agile and human-sized team, within a rapidly growing Group.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Day-to-day, you will work with all the BU's operational and support functions: production, sales, procurement, R&D and finance teams to actively contribute to the legal strategy, identify and minimize commercial risks, provide legal and regulatory analysis, advise decision-makers involved in particular with:
Contracts: drafting/reviewing, advising on and negotiating various national and international contracts
Commercial contracts relating to the production and distribution of products and services (contracts with customers, agents, distributors, suppliers, subcontractors, service providers, general T&Cs, tender contracts, Master agreements, MoUs, NDAs)
Intellectual and industrial property law (R&D, co-development, consortium, licensing agreements
Intercompany agreements (cashpooling, cost sharing agreements…)
Project validation : conducting legal review of proposed transactions and offers
Compliance: advising on national, European and International regulatory issues related to anti-corruption and ethics (KYCs, Third Party evaluation) and International trade (export control in collaboration with the local Export Control Officer, international sanctions, Incoterms) and competition. Supporting the operational teams in deploying the related Group procedures.
Pre-litigation and litigation management: providing legal advice on any commercial or international trade disputes
Legal risk prevention:
Raising awareness among operational staff of the legal risks inherent in their areas of activity (circulation of internal memos and training)
Creating and updating contract templates
Harmonization of procedures and standard contracts
Legislation and regulations monitoring
Coordination with external legal counsel
Corporate & Governance:
Support post-acquisition integration of new companies within the AI BU from a legal perspective
Establish and maintain corporate governance frameworks and best practices
Prepare and monitor powers of attorney
Insurance: managing local implementation of the Group policies and managing any claims
PROFILE AND SKILLS
Qualified in Belgian law
10 years experience in commercial legal roles, gained (in-house/law firm)
Fluency in English and Dutch both written and spoken – proficiency in French is a plus
Experience in working within multi-functional, multi-national project environments
Strong commercial acumen
Excellent communication with the ability to balance legal risks and business objectives and to provide pragmatic and strategic legal advice
High level of integrity and professionalism with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Curiosity and openness to learning (extending beyond law to include technical and operational matters)
Ability to interface at all levels and to build strong relationships
Sole legal adviser of the AI Business Unit, you will be fully integrated into the business, working side-by-side the internal stakeholders in Belgium and across multiple jurisdictions as well as collaborating with the Group's operational (Purchasing, R&D) and support teams (Finance, Compliance, ESG). While you will benefit from the expertise and support of the Group legal department based in France, your autonomy and polyvalence will allow you to have a direct and meaningful impact on both the operations and the strategic direction of the Business Unit
Reporting directly to the AI VP Finance with a functional reporting line to the Group General Counsel, you will be immersed in the day-to-day activities of the business, actively participating in negotiations and decision-making processes. Your role as a business partner means you are not just an advisor, but a key contributor to the success and growth of the business unit.
We offer you a rewarding work environment in a multicultural, agile and human-sized team, within a rapidly growing Group.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Day-to-day, you will work with all the BU's operational and support functions: production, sales, procurement, R&D and finance teams to actively contribute to the legal strategy, identify and minimize commercial risks, provide legal and regulatory analysis, advise decision-makers involved in particular with:
Contracts: drafting/reviewing, advising on and negotiating various national and international contracts
Commercial contracts relating to the production and distribution of products and services (contracts with customers, agents, distributors, suppliers, subcontractors, service providers, general T&Cs, tender contracts, Master agreements, MoUs, NDAs)
Intellectual and industrial property law (R&D, co-development, consortium, licensing agreements
Intercompany agreements (cashpooling, cost sharing agreements…)
Project validation : conducting legal review of proposed transactions and offers
Compliance: advising on national, European and International regulatory issues related to anti-corruption and ethics (KYCs, Third Party evaluation) and International trade (export control in collaboration with the local Export Control Officer, international sanctions, Incoterms) and competition. Supporting the operational teams in deploying the related Group procedures.
Pre-litigation and litigation management: providing legal advice on any commercial or international trade disputes
Legal risk prevention:
Raising awareness among operational staff of the legal risks inherent in their areas of activity (circulation of internal memos and training)
Creating and updating contract templates
Harmonization of procedures and standard contracts
Legislation and regulations monitoring
Coordination with external legal counsel
Corporate & Governance:
Support post-acquisition integration of new companies within the AI BU from a legal perspective
Establish and maintain corporate governance frameworks and best practices
Prepare and monitor powers of attorney
Insurance: managing local implementation of the Group policies and managing any claims
PROFILE AND SKILLS
Qualified in Belgian law
10 years experience in commercial legal roles, gained (in-house/law firm)
Fluency in English and Dutch both written and spoken – proficiency in French is a plus
Experience in working within multi-functional, multi-national project environments
Strong commercial acumen
Excellent communication with the ability to balance legal risks and business objectives and to provide pragmatic and strategic legal advice
High level of integrity and professionalism with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Curiosity and openness to learning (extending beyond law to include technical and operational matters)
Ability to interface at all levels and to build strong relationships
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