Digital Senior Legal Counsel

Equans BeLux; Brussel; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Hospitalization insurance

Meal vouchers

13th month

Electric car lease

Bike lease

Smartphone

Job summary

Equans BeLux is seeking a Digital Senior Legal Counsel to support its Digital Division and drive technology contracting, AI governance and cybersecurity across business units in Brussels. You will advise on EU digital regulations, provide training, and help teams navigate fast-evolving tech landscapes.

The role requires a strong legal background in technology contracting, cybersecurity and AI, with excellent drafting and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in law requirement.
• 8-10 years of professional experience in a law firm and/or international industrial, technology or services group.
• Expertise in technology contracting, digital regulation, cybersecurity and/or AI.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; knowledge of French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate and draft technology agreements, including software licensing, SaaS, PaaS and cloud services, IT outsourcing and system integration contracts.
• Provide legal support for digital transformation projects across business units.
• Advise on legal implications of cloud, data analytics, IoT, digital platforms, automation and AI.
• Advise on regulatory obligations under EU AI Act, NIS2, Cyber Resilience Act, and ISO/IEC standards.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and templates; deliver internal training on digital regulation and technology contracting.

Skills

Technology contracting

Digital regulation

Cybersecurity

AI governance

Education

Master's degree in Law

Job description

As a Digital Senior Legal Counsel, you support Equans Digital Division and the digital transformation initiatives across all business units. You work on technology law, cybersecurity, AI and data-driven projects while helping teams innovate with confidence in fast-evolving digital environments.

At Equans, we believe that diverse talents strengthen our teams. We actively build an inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcome, can be themselves, and we encourage everyone to apply.

Your work location:

Brussels.

Zoom on the job:

• review, negotiate and draft technology agreements, including software licensing agreements, SaaS, PaaS and cloud services agreements, IT outsourcing agreements, system integration and implementation agreements, data-sharing agreements, smart building and connected solutions agreements, cybersecurity and managed services agreements, technology procurement contracts and AI solutions agreements
• provide legal support for digital transformation projects and technology-driven initiatives across all business units
• advise on the legal implications of cloud computing, data analytics, data lakes, Internet of Things (IoT), digital platforms, automation technologies and AI
• advise business and technical stakeholders on legal obligations linked to evolving digital regulations and standards, including the EU AI Act, Product Liability Directive, ISO 42001, ISO 23894, ISO 27001 and IEC 62443
• support the implementation of AI governance frameworks and internal policies
• review AI use cases and digital solutions from legal and risk management perspectives
• advise on cybersecurity regulations and frameworks, including NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act and the Cybersecurity Act
• collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to assess digital risks and strengthen compliance programmes
• develop and maintain policies, procedures, guidelines and contract templates relating to digital law matters
• design and deliver internal training programmes on digital regulation, cybersecurity, AI and technology contracting

Come as you are, ideally with:

• master's degree in law
• minimum 8-10 years of professional experience gained within a law firm and/or an international industrial, technology or services group
• demonstrated expertise in technology contracting, digital regulation, cybersecurity and/or AI
• strong understanding of the legal challenges associated with digital transformation and innovation
• excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• ability to balance legal risk management with commercial and operational objectives
• strong analytical, organisational and project management capabilities
• business-oriented, pragmatic and solution-driven mindset
• excellent communication skills and ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• fluent in Dutch and English; knowledge of French is an asset

What if you became Digital Senior Legal Counsel at Equans?

For you this means:

• a market rate salary in line with your education and experience
• interesting training and career opportunities
• group insurance, hospitalization insurance
• eco vouchers, meal vouchers, representation allowance, 13th month, holiday pay
• electrical lease car, bicycle lease plan
• smartphone with subscription, internet fee
• additional paid leave, seniority leave, homeworking
• discounts through Benefits@Work (culture, sports, travel, and more)