Legal Counsel

Equans BeLux; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Market rate salary

Training and career development

Group insurance

Hospitalisation insurance

Eco vouchers

Meal vouchers

13th month

Holiday pay

Company car

Résumé du poste

Equans BeLux is seeking a Legal Counsel to support the legal guidance of infrastructure projects and public procurement contracts in Brussels, with work on sites in Aartselaar and Braine-l’Alleud. You will analyse tender documents, draft and negotiate contracts, and provide risk assessments across a technical and commercial environment.

The role requires a Master’s in law, 3–4 years of experience, and fluency in Dutch with good French and English.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law required.
• 3–4 years of experience as a lawyer or in-house counsel, preferably in infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in contract law and public procurement; ability to assess risks and commercial interests.

Responsabilités

• Analyse tender documents and provide legal advice during execution.
• Negotiate, draft and manage contracts for infrastructure and public procurement projects.
• Conduct risk analyses related to contracts and projects.
• Support disputes and claims processes.
• Advise on contract law, public procurement, liability and compliance.

Connaissances

Contract law

Public procurement

Stakeholder management

Business partnering

Communication

Dutch language

French language

English language

Formation

Master’s degree in law

Description du poste

As a Legal Counsel, you support the legal guidance of infrastructure projects and public procurement contracts. You combine contractual expertise with close collaboration with the Business Unit Infra and actively contribute to solutions within a technical and commercial environment.

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, with activities on our sites in Aartselaar and Braine-l’Alleud.

Zoom on the job:

• analysing public and private tender documents, mainly during the tender phase, and providing legal advice during execution
• negotiating, drafting and managing a wide range of contracts, with a focus on complex infrastructure and public procurement projects
• carrying out risk analyses related to contracts and projects
• following up and supporting disputes and claims
• advising on contract law, public procurement, liability and compliance
• working closely with business partners to develop the most suitable legal solutions
• actively supporting and guiding negotiations
• contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment

Come as you are, ideally with:

• master’s degree in law
• at least 3 to 4 years of experience as a lawyer and/or in-house legal counsel, preferably within infrastructure projects
• expertise in contract law, public procurement and preferably experience with large infrastructure projects
• enjoys working closely with different stakeholders and acts as a true business partner
• proactive, dynamic and communicates clearly
• able to assess risks and commercial interests effectively
• fluent in Dutch with a good knowledge of French and English, both spoken and written

What if you became Legal Counsel at Equans?

For you this means:

• a market rate salary in line with your education and experience
• attractive training and career development opportunities
• group insurance, hospitalisation insurance
• eco vouchers, meal vouchers, representation allowance, 13th month, holiday pay
• electric company car, bicycle leasing plan
• smartphone with subscription, internet allowance
• additional leave days, seniority leave, homeworking
• discounts through Benefits@Work (culture, sports, travel, and more)