Junior Digital Law Consultant

CRANIUM; Oost-Vlaanderen; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Insurance

Bonus system

Mobility budget

Company car

Learning budget

CRANIUM Academy

Health & wellbeing perks

Flexible working arrangements

Regular check-ins

Job summary

CRANIUM is seeking a Junior Digital Law Consultant to join our Digital Law team. You’ll work on AI contracts, GDPR compliance, ICT law, and data protection with live projects from day one and mentoring.

You’ll conduct legal research, join client meetings, translate complex laws into practical advice, and help identify risks before they block business. We offer a people‑first culture with flexible hybrid work.

Qualifications

• Master in Law required; LLM in IP & ICT is a plus.
• 1–3 years of relevant legal experience; law firm experience a plus.
• Strong interest in digital law and emerging tech; willing to deepen knowledge.
• Enjoys solving legal puzzles and turning problems into innovative solutions.
• Fluent in Dutch and/or French, and English, both spoken and written.
• Positive energy, curiosity, and initiative; proactive in tasks.
• Collaborative and honest with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with advice on contracting, ICT law, AI law, and data protection
• Dig into legal research and translate laws into practical client guidance
• Join client meetings, listen, and present findings that bring solutions
• Help spot legal risks before they become business blockers
• Keep learning and share knowledge with colleagues; you’re never working alone

Skills

Dutch fluency

French fluency

English fluency

Legal research

Contracting advice

ICT law

AI law

Data protection

Client communication

Education

Master in Law

LLM in IP & ICT

Job description

Don’t believe in learning by watching? Then start by doing!

At CRANIUM, you won’t be stuck reviewing documents and writing advice on paper. You’ll help clients use the law to solve real problems, from AI contracts to GDPR compliance.

As Junior digital law consultant, you’ll be part of our Digital Law team: a group of legal minds, tackling legal challenges in AI, data, and digital strategy who make the law work in the real world.

And yes, you’ll work on live projects from the start, with mentoring, check-ins, and space to grow to help you get started.

What you’ll do.

• Support clients with advice on contracting, ICT law, AI law, and data protection
• Dig into legal research and help translate these abstract laws into practical advice for the client
• Join client meetings, listen actively, and present findings that bring solutions
• Help spot legal risks before they become business blockers
• Keep learning and share knowledge with colleagues; you’re never working alone

You’ll work across sectors and alongside consultants in tech, privacy, compliance, and even security. Working at CRANIUM is doing legal work that goes beyond the textbook.

What you bring.

• Holds a Master in Law. LLM in IP & ICT is a plus.
• Has between 1 to 3 years of relevant legal experience. Experience in law firms is a plus.
• Has a strong interest in digital law and emerging tech and is willing to keep on deepening their knowledge.
• Enjoys solving legal puzzles and turning problems into innovative solutions.
• Communicates clearly and openly, you are fluent in Dutch and/or French, and English, both spoken and in writing.
• Brings positive energy, curiosity, and a “yes we can” mindset through taking initiative and aiming higher in every task.
• Works well with others: is sociable, collaborative, and honest with colleagues and clients alike.

Why join CRANIUM.

We’re not a law firm.

We’re not a Big Four giant either.

We’re a team of 90+ consultants passionate about privacy, data and digital innovation, working across Belgium and Europe to build a future where legal, ethical, and business logic align.

At CRANIUM, you’ll find.

• Room to grow: We support junior consultants like Lisa, who joined via our Young Graduate Programme and is now leading creative awareness campaigns for global clients.

Curious to learn from first hand-experience? Read Lisa’s journey here.

• A people-first culture: You’ll get flexibility where it counts, clear expectations, and a team that helps you succeed, whether you're working from home or on-site with a client.
• Passion for excellence that lifts you up: From tailored training to on-the-job coaching, you’ll get the tools, mentoring and feedback to deliver your best work, grow your expertise, and feel proud of what you achieve.

What you get in return for your work:

We know top talent comes in many forms. We reward yours with:

• A competitive salary and plenty of extras: meal vouchers, eco vouchers, insurance, bonus system
• A mobility budget you can customise, or opt for a company car
• An annual learning budget and access to the CRANIUM Academy to grow your legal, consulting and people skills
• Health & wellbeing perks: Alan health insurance, access to specialists, our office gym, yoga, padel…
• Flexible working arrangements, as we want you to build a successful career and deliver excellent customer service, without sacrificing your personal priorities.
• Regular check-ins with your people manager, because support shouldn’t end at onboarding

Note for Junior Applicants.

If you are a recent graduate or have limited experience in digital law or privacy, you’ll be invited to join our Young Graduate Programme. This programme is designed to help you grow alongside peers, get hands‑on experience, and fully immerse yourself in the CRANIUM culture.

Our programme for September 2026 is now full.