Global Commercial Counsel - Contracts, IP & Strategy

IBJ; Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Meal vouchers

Insurance

Flexible hours

Home working

Vacation days

Well-being culture

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

TVH is seeking a motivated Commercial Legal Counsel to join the legal team. You will partner with business teams worldwide to deliver legally sound, business-oriented solutions, while contributing to a diverse set of topics within a 7‑person team.

You will advise on commercial contracts, manage legal risks, and protect the trademark portfolio globally, while improving templates and processes and sharing knowledge across the organization.

Qualifications

• Belgian Master’s degree in Law.
• 3–5 years in contract and commercial law with strong drafting skills.
• IP law experience is a plus.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; good knowledge of French.
• Strong communication and strategic business mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise business teams on a broad range of commercial contracts and draft/negotiate agreements (sales, purchases, distribution, partnerships, data sharing, etc.).
• Manage and mitigate legal risks across operations.
• Oversee worldwide trademark portfolio with external advisors.
• Propose templates, policies and cross-department processes to improve efficiency.
• Ensure legal function supports the business globally from headquarters in Belgium.
• Liaise with external lawyers and service providers to ensure value for money.
• Stay up-to-date with legal developments and provide knowledge sharing and training.

Skills

Contract & commercial law

IP law (plus)

Education

Belgian Master’s in Law

Job description

TVH is seeking a motivated Commercial Legal Counsel to join the legal team. You will partner with business teams worldwide to deliver legally sound, business-oriented solutions, while contributing to a diverse set of topics within a 7‑person team.

You will advise on commercial contracts, manage legal risks, and protect the trademark portfolio globally, while improving templates and processes and sharing knowledge across the organization.