Legal Counsel

MAT BEL Materialise NV; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Materialise NV in Belgium seeks a senior legal professional to act as a go-to for corporate matters. You will lead expanded reporting (20-F, EU annual) and oversee SOX/internal controls, ensuring the group’s legal standing worldwide while coordinating with Nasdaq and Euronext Brussels listings.

You will also engage in M&A activities and serve as a Legal Business Partner across Software, Manufacturing, and Medical units, drafting and closing commercial transactions in a global, multilingual

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law from a reputable university.
• Knowledge of civil and common law, used in U.S. and UK contexts.
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Knowledge of corporate and securities law in Belgian, U.S. and international contexts.
• Fluency in Dutch and English; additional languages a plus.
• Experience with M&A and cross-border transactions is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Oversee corporate reporting activities (20-F, EU annual reporting).
• Manage corporate compliance framework (SOX and internal controls).
• Support M&A activities and commercial transactions.
• Work across multiple jurisdictions with cross-functional teams.
• Draft, advise, negotiate, and close commercial deals.

Connaissances

Corporate law

Securities law

Commercial transactions

Dutch & English fluency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formation

Master’s degree in Law

Description du poste

What you’ll do

You will be the go-to person for corporate matters. As part of our dual listing on both Nasdaq and Euronext Brussels, you will be actively involved in our expanded corporate reporting activities (including 20-F, EU annual reporting, and SEC/MAR compliance), oversee our corporate compliance framework (including SOX and internal controls), and help ensure the good legal standing of the Materialise group worldwide.

You will also be involved in larger corporate and M&A activities, when and as they arise.

In addition to your corporate role, you will have the opportunity to act as a Legal Business Partner within the Materialise group (Software, Manufacturing, Medical) in a customer‑facing capacity. This will involve drafting, advising on, negotiating, and closing commercial transactions in close cooperation with various commercial, financial, and technical stakeholders, as well as with Materialise customers. This is a Belgium-based but global role. Materialise has affiliates and customers all over the world, meaning you will gain broad exposure to a wide variety of assignments in different languages, some of which may have no precedent.

What we seek

We’re looking for a strong generalist profile who is comfortable with — and energized by — working on a wide variety of matters, often for the first time and frequently with interdisciplinary overlap. You have an innate sense of how to balance legal risk with business opportunity and can independently prioritize your work accordingly. We are seeking someone with strong commercial and legal acumen, combined with the ability to think across topics and jurisdictions and translate solutions from one context to another. Beyond expertise, we are looking for someone who would be a strong fit within our team of four.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law from a reputable university, with a strong academic track record.
• Knowledge of both civil and common law, acquired either through your degree or through equivalent professional experience, is an asset, as we work regularly with the U.S. and UK.
• At least 5 years of post‑qualification experience, either in‑house at an international company or at an international law firm.
• Demonstrated knowledge of corporate and securities law in a Belgian, U.S. and international context, acquired either through your degree or through equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial and contract law and its application in an international business environment.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• Additional languages are a plus.

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package based on your qualifications and prior experience.
• Additional training opportunities, both internal and external.
• Exposure to new and emerging technologies, and their legal implications, in an international environment within a Belgium‑headquartered, dual‑listed company.
• Independence and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Flexible working hours.

Work that matters

The technology we build at Materialise pushes the boundaries. You’ll find pride in building something that matters, whether you designed it, printed it, or shipped it. No matter your role, we unlock new possibilities to build a better and healthier world every day. At Materialise, we expect you to think about the customer, not just the task. You push for better solutions and care about the difference your work makes.

A people‑centered space

When you join Materialise, you join a group of colleagues invested in you, not just your work. From your own team to a department across the world, you’ll find a sense of belonging with people who help without being asked, challenge you, and have your back. At the same time, we expect you to invest in the people around you — not just your own work — to make the group stronger than the sum of its parts.

An environment of trust

As a company of innovators, we know how crucial autonomy is in your work. When we hire you, we trust in your expertise, giving you space to organize your tasks, work flexibly, and make your own calls. At Materialise, we expect you to deliver on that trust and keep your commitments.

A career ready to build

When you see opportunities for your career to grow at Materialise, we encourage you to go for them. People shape a fulfilling career at their own pace here. At Materialise, we expect you to take initiative in your own development. Don’t wait for someone else to plan your career. Step into the space and make it count. Make a difference in our Staff department. At Materialise, we’re all working towards making the world a better and healthier place every day. And you can be a part of it all!