Legal Manager

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a fast-growing organisation operating in a data and technology driven environment, combining a strong sense of purpose with an entrepreneurial, start-up-style mindset.

The company is building new products, partnerships and operating models in a highly regulated context, which requires Legal to be closely embedded in the business rather than positioned as a purely reactive support function. Decision-making is agile, responsibilities are broad, and teams are encouraged to take ownership and move quickly while managing risk intelligently.

As the organisation continues to scale, Legal is evolving into a strategic enablement function, supporting growth through clear frameworks, pragmatic advice and robust governance.

KEY RESPONSBAILITIES

The role sits at the crossroads of strategy, governance and day-to-day legal operations. You will be part of the management team, acting as a trusted legal sparring partner while ensuring that legal frameworks support the organisation’s development.

In practice, the role includes:

• Strategic legal advice & management support
• Ownership of Legal & Compliance governance
• Contract management & negotiations
• Public-sector & regulatory context (nice to have / strong asset)
• External counsel & disputes
• Legal enablement & operations

YOUR PROFILE

• Master’s degree in Law.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a lawyer or in-house legal counsel, with a strong contract practice and stakeholder management exposure.
• Ability to combine legal rigour with pragmatism and translate complexity into actionable decisions.
• Comfortable taking ownership, prioritising autonomously and working in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Fluent in Dutch (French and/or English is a plus).
• Affinity with or experience in data, IT, security or regulated digital environments.
• Experience in or exposure to public-sector or governmental contexts.
• Knowledge of public procurement legislation.

WHAT OUR CLIENT OFFERS

• A senior in-house role withint he management team with real ownership and strategic visibility.
• A hybrid working model with a presence in Ghent required twice a week.
• A competitive salary package including bonus, mobility budget, benefits and insurance coverage.
• Flexible working hours, remote work possibilities and a strong focus on work-life balance.