Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel
Region: Kortrijk
Required experience: 7 years
Environment: Company
Ref: LexGO22/11
Contract: Permanent position (Full-time)

Company description

ScioTeq has a 35 year heritage of designing and manufacturing the most innovative solutions for the Aviation, Air Traffic Control and Defense & Security markets. With sales, engineering and manufacturing locations throughout the world, ScioTeq is able to provide solutions designed to operate in the environments you need them to.

ScioTeq enables its customers to make real-time decisions by providing advanced visualization solutions with the features and capabilities needed to ensure success. ScioTeq’s products are used in the air, on the ground, and at sea, providing mission critical information to customers on some of the most advanced platforms on earth.


What’s in it for you?

  • Join a high-tech Belgium based leading company specializing in advanced visualization solutions for 3 of the world's most demanding environments: Avionics, Defense & Security, and Air Traffic Control;
  • Work in an international and inclusive environment with diverse backgrounds and perspectives;
  • Thrive in a dynamic workplace where innovation is key;
  • Step into a role with a lot of autonomy, that connects you directly with business teams and stakeholders; 
  • A down-to-earth culture, with a strong team spirit where everyone is very dedicated to deliver high quality work;
  • A competitive salary complemented by fringe benefits, including a company car, loading pass and a flexible salary scheme (with opportunities for an electric bicycle, tablet, extra pension savings, etc.);
  • Flexible working hours, the possibility to work from home and 32 vacation days;
  • Access to several training programs to encourage your personal growth;
  • Various events and activities (company celebrations, out of office parties, quizes, teambuildings, buddy walks,...) that strengthen the team spirit.

What your future may hold

As a Senior Legal Counsel at ScioTeq, you will focus on supporting the company's AD&S (Air Traffic Control, Defense and Security) business unit on commercial, corporate & insurance matters. You will work closely with the sales department, program managers, and business unit leads. Your main responsibilities will be:

  • negotiating, drafting, and reviewing (inter)national commercial contracts with global clients and suppliers;
  • doing the corporate housekeeping of ScioTeq’s Belgian entities (preparing the annual shareholders meetings, etc.);
  • negotiating and reviewing insurance policies and handling insurance claims;
  • participating in key strategic exercises, business development, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions;
  • maintaining and disseminating legal information and contract models, developing legal policies and processes aimed at minimising the company's risks;
  • organising and providing internal training on relevant legal topics to various stakeholders;
  • providing guidance, advice and support to the Board of Directors, executive management and business operations and functional groups.

You will report to the Vice President Finance, IT, Legal & Trade Compliance.

Your skillset

  • You hold a Master’s degree in Law;
  • At least 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in an international law firm or as an in-house counsel in an international company;
  • A strong command of commercial contract law and (an interest in) corporate law in the broad sense (e.g. corporate housekeeping, M&A, insurance law);
  • Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of Dutch or French is considered a strong asset;
  • You can work both autonomously and as part of a team, are stress-resistant and can set priorities;
  • You have strong communication skills;
  • You recognise yourself in ScioTeq’s values: Ownership, Teamwork, Trust and Respect.

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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