Legal Counsel

What’s in it for you?

• You will work in an open and flexible environment where you can be yourself.
• You are encouraged to take initiative and put your ideas forward.
• You will contribute to a better environment and you’ll be part of a team of passionate colleagues who will make the Modal Shift a reality.
• You will have the opportunity to develop your career in a fast growing and international company.
• You will be given every opportunity to further develop your personal and professional skills.
• You are allowed to work autonomously and independent. 
• You will receive an attractive salary with attractive fringe benefits.
• Remote work is possible in line with the group’s and department’s internal policy (2 days a week).

What your future may hold

As a legal counsel you will act as a true business partner, and you will have the opportunity to interact with people at all levels of the organization as well as with other members of the legal team and external contacts.

You will assist the business in reaching its objectives and in such process ensure compliance with applicable laws and (internal) regulations to minimize legal risks and maximize legal protection.

You will assist in the handling of commercial and operational legal matters, including:

• Drafting and negotiating contracts in close cooperation with the business.
• Providing solution oriented legal advice on all day-to-day matters in scope to enable proper monitoring, management and mitigation of the legal risks.
• Identifying, defining and developing standards in documentation and work flows to enable efficiency in the way of working of/with the legal function.
• Assisting in the settlement of disputes and where needed initiating and following up on litigation files.
• Providing relevant legal training to the business.
• Developing legal expertise in specific domains relevant to the business.

You will be part of a legal team of 5 and you’ll report to the General Counsel.

Your skillset

• You obtained a Master degree in Law in Belgium.
• You have at least 3 years of experience as an in-house lawyer in an international environment or as lawyer in one of the leading law firms in Belgium.
• You have an excellent knowledge of Dutch and English (spoken and written). Good knowledge of French is considered a plus.
• You have excellent contract reviewing and drafting skills.
• You have strong communication skills. You are able to translate complex legal matters into comprehensible language within a business community.
• You are pro-active, solution oriented, and possess a strong business mindset.
• You demonstrate integrity and maturity in your approach.

Lineas stands for diversity. Lineas believes that skills and talent are unrelated to gender, ethnicity, age, social background, sexual orientation, philosophical or religious beliefs, ...

Our Client

Lineas is the largest private rail freight operator in Europe. Lineas convinces companies to shift the transport of their goods from road to rail. Because that's much better for the climate and mobility. Lineas makes this Modal Shift a reality with the best train products and innovative services.

Lineas is proudly rooted in Belgium (Brussels), but their presence extends far beyond their headquarters. Lineas employs over 1,700 passionate colleagues. All colleagues of the FREIGHT FORCE dedicate themselves day after day to the freight transport of their customers. And to really make a difference!

Interested?

Apply immediately via the website or contact Emma Gröger for more information.
Contact Emma by mail: emma.groger@youconnect.be or call + 32 489 88 97 57.

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