Legal & Compliance Director

Saint-Gobain; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 150 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Saint-Gobain Benelux seeks a Legal & Compliance Director to lead cross‑functional legal and compliance activities across Benelux, reporting to the CEO of the Benelux region. The role supports the Lead & Grow Benelux ambition and oversees legal, compliance and governance risks across businesses.

Travel within Benelux is required. The position champions ethics, governance and regulatory alignment, coordinating with Group structures and internal control functions to protect the organization.

Qualifications

• In-house legal counsel with 10–15 years of experience.
• Strong expertise in commercial law, governance and compliance.
• Ability to operate in a complex international, matrix organization.
• Experience with M&A, risk assessment and contract negotiations.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal advice to executives on commercial, contractual and litigation matters.
• Develop, implement and monitor compliance policies, procedures and training.
• Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks within Benelux.
• Support M&A, restructurings and strategic projects with due diligence.
• Coordinate with Group central and regional legal teams for aligned strategies.
• Engage with stakeholders across functions and the international legal network.
• Advise on intellectual property matters and protect innovation.

Connaissances

Belgian law degree

Commercial law

Drafting & negotiation

International matrix org

English fluent

French asset

Dutch advantage

Formation

Master of Law / JD

Description du poste

As part of the core Benelux organization, the Legal & Compliance Director plays a key role in supporting Saint‑Gobain Benelux’s strategic objectives and the Lead & Grow Benelux ambition, while securing business operations and managing legal, compliance and governance risks.

The role provides Benelux-wide legal and compliance support across all the businesses as well as central support teams working in close interaction with Saint‑Gobain Group’s regional and central structures.

Acting as a trusted business partner to the Executive Committee and management teams, the Legal & Compliance Director oversees legal aspects of Saint‑Gobain operations in Benelux, and ensures alignment with Group policies, regulatory requirements and ethical standards across the full Saint‑Gobain Benelux scope. Travel within the Benelux region is required.

Saint‑Gobain is a values-driven organization that is deeply committed to inclusion and diversity.

Function

Legal Advisory & Business Support

• Provide legal advice to the Executive Committee, Business Unit leaders and operational teams on all legal matters, more particularly commercial law, contractual matters and litigation.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial, corporate and strategic contracts.
• Support operational and strategic decision‑making by assessing legal risks and proposing pragmatic, business‑oriented solutions.
• Coordinate and manage external legal counsels when required, ensuring efficiency, quality and cost control.

Compliance, Ethics & Internal Control

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Saint‑Gobain Group policies across the Benelux perimeter.
• Develop, implement and maintain compliance policies, procedures and training programs.
• Monitor compliance risks, oversee mitigation actions and support internal reviews and investigations.
• Promote a strong culture of ethics, integrity and transparency across all entities.

Risk & Governance

• Contribute to the identification, assessment and mitigation of legal and compliance risks within the Benelux risk management framework.
• Support governance processes at Benelux and entity level, including Executive Committee and Board‑related matters when applicable.
• Act as a key contributor to crisis management and sensitive issues with legal, compliance or reputational impact.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Projects

• Provide legal support for M&A, restructurings and strategic projects, including due diligence, compliance assessments and transaction documentation.
• Coordinate with Group central and regional legal teams to align legal strategies and ensure compliant execution of transactions.

Stakeholder Engagement & Network

• Work closely with Support Functions such as Operational Excellence, Finance, HR, IT, CSR and Strategy.
• Actively participate in the Saint‑Gobain international legal network, sharing best practices and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Intellectual Property

• Advise on intellectual property matters, including protection strategies, contractual implications and risk assessment.
• Coordinate IP topics with Group experts and internal stakeholders.
• Support innovation, R&D and development projects from a legal and IP perspective.

In this position, you work closely with and report directly to the CEO of the Benelux region.

You work from one of the client’s locations and demonstrate the flexibility to work across various Benelux sites (e.g. Anderlecht, Breda/Etten‑Leur, Grimbergen, Eindhoven, Kallo) as required.

Profile

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Belgian (or Dutch) law degree (Master of Law / JD or equivalent).
• Strong expertise in commercial law, compliance and corporate governance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, international and matrix organization.
• Fluency in English; French is a strong asset; Dutch is an additional advantage.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing or construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks in the Benelux region.
• Exposure to M&A, cross‑border transactions and transformation programs within an international group.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience as an in‑house legal counsel.
• Proven ability to work closely with senior executives and multidisciplinary operational teams.
• Self‑starter, able to work autonomously.
• You enjoy the flexibility of working across different Benelux locations (e.g. Anderlecht, Breda/Etten‑Leur, Grimbergen, Eindhoven, Kallo), aligning your presence with business priorities.

Offer

A strategic leadership role at the heart of a leading international group, where you will operate as a true business partner to senior management and have a direct impact on the Benelux organization. You will join a dynamic and purpose‑driven environment that values autonomy, expertise and collaboration across borders.