Legal Counsel (Belgium - Luxemburg)

At BESIX , ambitious construction and engineering projects are part of everyday life. But people come first. That means investing in your well-being, helping you grow and giving you room to shape your career your way.

As a leading Belgian multidisciplinary group, we bring together expertise in construction, real estate development and concessions. Since 1909, we’ve grown from a local construction company into an international group of around 10,000 people, representing more than 80 nationalities in more than 25 countries. Today, we’re still proud of our local work, but also of our international projects that take us across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Australia.

We don’t just invest in projects, we invest in people. Because the well-being and development of our people are the foundation of everything we build together. No matter how monumental the project, it still comes down to human decisions. Colleagues tackling complexity together. Catching the crucial details, standing shoulder to shoulder when it counts and always backing each other up. That’s how complex projects actually succeed.

Ready to jump into some big projects? Discover what your next job at BESIX could look like.

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Job Description

The Legal Counsel will advice on all legal matters for BESIX NV/SA in Belgium and Luxemburg.

As such, the Legal Counsel will support and advice BESIX’ project teams throughout the contracting cycle, from tender review to hand-over and, as the case may be, ensuing disputes. This includes:

• reviewing tender documentation and legal framework;
• drafting legal analysis and recommendations on the same; contribute to the internal review processes ahead of bidding;
• reviewing and drafting all required contractual documentation in the bidding and negotiation phase, vis-à-vis the client, partners, sub-contractors etc.;
• ensure a seamless hand-over, upon contract award, to the project execution teams and contract managers;
• liaise with the same throughout the execution/construction phase as well as at hand-over, and provide assistance where appropriate;
• follow up on any claims, in close cooperation with the relevant contract manager; advice on pre-litigation tactics if necessary.

In addition, as Legal Counsel, you will :

• analyze and negotiate various contracts and other legal documents covering a variety of topics to safeguard the interests and legal position of BESIX;
• assist in resolving general legal issues and questions related to daily business activities and address legal inquiries from BESIX’ various departments;
• conduct litigation (judiciary and arbitral proceedings);
• manage external counsel on these matters;
• participate in monitoring legal compliance, staying informed about new regulations, analyzing their impact on operational activities, and ensuring their implementation.

In this role you will report to the General Counsel.

Qualifications

• University degree in law, with a strong academic track record; any additional degree is a plus;
• At least 10 years of relevant and demonstrated experience in construction and/or project development (and ensuing disputes), either in a major law firm or within a construction company;
• Knowledge of and/or interest in project finance, public private partnerships and public procurement;
• Fluent in Dutch and English. Good working knowledge of French. Any other language is a plus;
• Able and willing to combine a “business enabler” role with an outspoken intellectual independence, with a view to promote a sound and sustainable legal framework for BESIX’ operation;
• Strong analytical skills; rigorous, methodical, attention to detail;
• Outstanding drafting and negotiation skills;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Team player; driven by collective results rather than individual achievements;
• Self starter; capable of multi-tasking in a demanding and deadlines-driven environment;
• Impeccable personal and work ethics.

Additional Information

A career at BESIX is a lot more than just a job, it's about being part of our changing and innovative world. Your skills, ambition and passion will contribute to the development of our different businesses and allow us to succeed in the challenges of the coming years.

Working for the BESIX group allows you to be a part of a dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial company. It gives you a safe and collaborative working environment with ambitious and innovative goals for the world of tomorrow, but also for your career and personal development.

We are looking for different kinds of personalities, mindsets, backgrounds and genders to build the iconic and sustainable projects of tomorrow.

In line with its behavior of “Be Inclusive”, BESIX intends to accommodate for any reasonable accommodation (non-disproportionate burden), tangible or intangible, that would neutralize the limiting influence of an inappropriate environment on the participation of a person with a disability. Talk to your recruiter when applying.

Are you ready to make an impact and leave a positive legacy for years to come? If you are passionate about our purpose: “We take on today’s boldest challenges to build a lasting legacy” , come and join our caring BESIX family. Together we will co-create our future.

Working at BESIX brings a lot of great benefits including:

• An attractive remuneration package including a salary in line with the market and a range of employee benefits such as flexible mobility advantages, extra-legal pension, medical care insurance, work-life balance program (such as teleworking, flexible work schedule, mobile working), Health Management (sport, health check-up program, …);
• Career development programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon;
• A dynamic, creative and safe working environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors (ideas, projects, goals, ambitions);
• Possibility to work on complex projects within both a local and international environment;
• The choice to remain locally anchored for the coming years or to seek an exciting international career opportunity within the group.