Legal Counsel

Welcome to CBTW, our global tech company, where we harness the power of collaboration to create and deliver innovative technology and business solutions.

At CBTW, we are committed to delivering high-value technology solutions through agile engagement models. Our strength lies in our core values: Evolution, Commitment, Collaboration, and a Positive Mindset , which guide everything we do with our employees, clients, and partners.

As Legal Counsel for Belgium, you act as the primary legal point of contact for the Belgian business and play a key role in supporting its growth. You combine operational excellence and strategic thinking, providing pragmatic legal advice closely aligned with business objectives. You operate with a high level of autonomy, while collaborating with Group stakeholders and external counsel when needed.

Beyond traditional legal work, you actively contribute to structuring, digitizing and optimizing legal processes, and play a role in the adoption of technology and AI within the legal function.

How you’ll Make an Impact

Business Partnering & Legal Advisory

- Act as a trusted advisor to management and business teams;

- Support commercial activities by advising on contractual, corporate, public and civil law matters;

- Provide pragmatic, solution-oriented legal guidance aligned with business needs;

- Ensure legal risks are clearly identified and appropriately mitigated;

Contract Management

- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts (clients, suppliers, partners);

- Manage the full contract lifecycle;

- Contribute to the development of contract templates and playbooks;

- Support complex and strategic negotiations;

Employment & Social Law

- Provide legal support to HR on Belgian employment law matters;

- Assist in the rollout of HR projects (policies, restructurings, disciplinary matters);

- Monitor and anticipate legal developments in social law;

Compliance & Governance

- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies;

- Support the implementation and monitoring of compliance programs (e.g. data protection, ethics, anti-corruption);

- Contribute to corporate governance matters;

Litigation & External Counsel Management

- Manage pre-litigation and litigation matters;

- Coordinate with external lawyers and ensure cost-effective handling of disputes;

Legal Operations & Process Improvement

- Structure and improve internal legal processes and tools;

- Develop practical guidelines, templates and training materials;

- Contribute to the professionalization of the legal function;

Legal Tech & Innovation

- Demonstrate a strong interest in legal technology and artificial intelligence;

- Identify opportunities to automate, optimize and digitalize legal workflows;

- Participate in or lead initiatives related to AI governance and responsible AI use;

- Act as a bridge between legal and technology teams on AI-related matters;

What You Bring

Must-have

- Master’s degree in Law;

- At least 3–6 years of experience as Legal Counsel or Lawyer;

- Strong knowledge of Belgian law (contract law, corporate law, ideally social law);

- Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a strong asset;

- Strong business acumen and ability to understand operational challenges;

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;

- High level of autonomy, ownership and accountability;

- Analytical mindset with a solution-driven approach;

Nice-to-have

- Experience in a fast-growing or international environment;

- Exposure to technology, IT services, or consulting sectors;

- Interest or experience in legal tech and AI tools;

- Experience working as sole counsel or in a highly autonomous role;

Your Mindset

- Hands-on and pragmatic approach;

- Comfortable working autonomously with high impact;

- Curious and forward-looking, especially regarding technology;

- Proactive in proposing improvements and challenging the status quo;

- Collaborative and positive mindset;

What do we offer?

Evolution:

• Personalized follow-up throughout your career at CBTW,
• Access to a catalog of training opportunities for both hard and soft skills, private language classes, unlimited access to e-learning platforms (Udemy, O'Reilly, etc.), and the opportunity to earn certifications each year (Prince2, Lean Six Sigma, etc.).

Collaboration:

• Join one of our communities to pursue your hobbies or share your interests with other positive thinkers.
• Opportunities for international collaboration.

On top of that:

• A competitive salary with a flexible package (bonuses, mobile plan, group insurance, etc.),
• The opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic team of people passionate about the latest technologies and innovation.

Do you see a match? Then we would love to receive your application