Legal Counsel

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as Legal Consuel with focus on Commercial Law, and drive operational excellence!

What You'll Do:

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts (purchasing, marketing, sales, ...), both in a national and international context and with various types of counterparties (customers, suppliers, partners in projects, etc.).
• Validate, update, terminate contracts of any kind (supply / marketing / energy / transport / marketing / IT / financial / provision of services, etc).
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations related to Etex companies in the region (Benelux, North and Central Europe).
• Manage restructuring operations (mergers, partial transfer of assets, universal transfer of assets, etc.) in connection with the other departments concerned.
• Organize and formalize intra-group contracts (provision of services, licenses, guarantees given and received (guarantees, comfort letters, ...), delegations of powers etc.
• Manage pre-litigation and litigation and validate legal options.
• Coordinate this monitoring with the various stakeholders  (operational, functional,  (external) lawyers, brokers, insurers and experts).
• Ensure compliance with Etex Group principles, policies and procedures.
• Participate in the realization of reliable Legal Reporting to the Group within the deadlines.
• Provide assistance and advice to operational staff.

What You'll Bring:

• Masters’ degree in Law, preferably with a major in economic law or business law.
• Minimum 3 years work experience as a private practice lawyer in a major law firm or inhouse at an international corporate group.
• Fluent in English, Dutch and/or French, good knowledge of German is a plus.
• Wide exposure to cross-border commercial and/or corporate work.
• Solution focused. Strong customer/client focus and ability to think in a pragmatic and concrete way.
• High performer, with attention to detail and excellent contract drafting skills.
• Ability to work independently in a productive and proactive manner across multiple jurisdictions and with multiple stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023! And one of the top companies to grow your carer in Belgium in 2023 according to LinkedIn!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work.