Fractional Legal Counsel for AI Hardware Startup

Vertical Compute SRL; Vlaams-Brabant; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertical Compute SRL is seeking a pragmatic Legal Counsel to own day-to-day legal operations on a fractional basis (1–2 days per week) in Belgium. You will review and draft contracts, NDAs, and service agreements, and provide practical, timely advice while connecting with external partners to keep costs lean.

You will help build lean processes, maintain templates, and ensure fast, business-focused decisions that protect the company as it scales its AI memory tech.

Qualifications

• Law degree required (LL.M. or equivalent).
• 1–5 years of commercial/contract law experience preferred.
• Strong English communication; ability to translate legal concepts into plain language.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate standard commercial contracts, NDAs, and service agreements.
• Own weekly internal legal drop-in and provide clear, actionable guidance.
• Act as first line of defense for routine matters; escalate complex issues to external partners.
• Develop and maintain contract templates and legal archives.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal advisory

Business communication

Risk assessment

Education

LL.M. or equivalent

1–5 years commercial law

Tools

Legal software

Job description

Vertical Compute SRL is seeking a pragmatic Legal Counsel to own day-to-day legal operations on a fractional basis (1–2 days per week) in Belgium. You will review and draft contracts, NDAs, and service agreements, and provide practical, timely advice while connecting with external partners to keep costs lean.

You will help build lean processes, maintain templates, and ensure fast, business-focused decisions that protect the company as it scales its AI memory tech.