Senior Legal Counsel - Construction Projects BE/LU

BESIX Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible mobility benefits

Medical care insurance

Teleworking options

Job summary

BESIX, a leading Belgian multidisciplinary group, seeks a Legal Counsel to advise on all legal matters for BESIX NV/SA in Belgium and Luxembourg. You will support project teams from tender review to hand-over, handling contract documentation, negotiations, and potential disputes.

Fluent Dutch and English are required, with good French; at least 10 years in construction law and a strong drafting/negotiation track record are essential. A dynamic, collaborative, international environment awaits.

Qualifications

• A law degree with strong academic record; additional degree is a plus.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in construction or project development.
• Knowledge of project finance, PPPs and public procurement.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; good working knowledge of French.
• Able to blend a business enabler role with independent legal reasoning.
• Strong analytical, drafting and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; team player.
• Self-starter, capable of multitasking in a deadlines-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation and legal framework.
• Draft legal analysis and recommendations; contribute to internal review ahead of bidding.
• Review and draft contractual documentation in bidding and negotiation with clients, partners, sub-contractors.
• Ensure seamless hand-over to project execution teams and contract managers.
• Liaise throughout execution/construction phase and provide assistance.
• Follow up on claims and advise on pre-litigation tactics if necessary.

Skills

Dutch

English

French

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

BESIX, a leading Belgian multidisciplinary group, seeks a Legal Counsel to advise on all legal matters for BESIX NV/SA in Belgium and Luxembourg. You will support project teams from tender review to hand-over, handling contract documentation, negotiations, and potential disputes.

Fluent Dutch and English are required, with good French; at least 10 years in construction law and a strong drafting/negotiation track record are essential. A dynamic, collaborative, international environment awaits.