Junior Legal Counsel

Beschrijving

Yuki & The Yuki Way


Hi there, welcome to Yuki! As a vibrant, international IT scale-up, we support accountants, businesses, and entrepreneurs in handling their accounting more efficiently, simply, and enjoyably. And to make that possible? Well, we're looking for kick-ass colleagues to complete our ambitious, cheerful, and lively team of top professionals!


Come on, now: that sounds like something for you, right?!



A True Yukiaan at Heart


Driven, enthusiastic, and with a quirky side: there's always some buzz in our trendy office in Berchem. And that's the way we like it! We're eager to achieve results, take on our responsibilities, support each other through thick and thin, and continuously focus on an innovative future.


Everything can be improved, and... you can definitely contribute to that!



Values Worth Having


At Yuki, we place our employees first and foremost. Togetherness, authenticity, and collective momentum: that's what we're all about, day in and day out! We consciously choose colleagues who align closely with our core values:

• Entrepreneurial - Dare, do, and persist. At Yuki, we continuously encourage innovation, self-development, and initiative.
• Responsible - We are all essential links within Yuki, and we are aware of our responsibilities.
• Dedicated - Involved, helpful, and full of passion: as one close-knit team, we always go the extra mile.
• Inclusive - We all embrace each other's diversity within an equitable, flat company structure.

Well, enough about us: it's high time to talk about your role in our organization! Let's go!



Your Role at Yuki


In April 2026, Teamleader, Yuki and AdminPulse merged their operations into one business unit: WorkSmarterBU. Three companies, 11 legal entities, multiple products, one legal team that centralises under a single CFO.


As a Legal Counsel, you will ensure compliance, manage contracts, and provide strategic legal guidance across two dynamic organisations within the Visma group: Teamleader and Yuki. In this hybrid role, you'll split your time between the two companies.


Your key responsibilities include:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts across the full lifecycle - customer and vendor agreements, partnerships, DPAs, and service agreements - including contested terminations and escalated negotiations with enterprise counterparties.
• Provide legal support for strategic projects, including pricing, product changes, and AI integration.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and manage data protection activities.
• Own regulatory compliance beyond GDPR: NIS2, the EU Data Act, the EU AI Act, and Belgian implementing law, translating new regulation into concrete product and Terms of Service changes.
• Manage disputes and pre-litigation matters end-to-end: damages claims, insurer notifications, correspondence with opposing counsel, and coordination with external law firms.
• Lead AI governance: assess and approve AI vendors and tools against group policy, draft internal AI usage guidelines, and advise product and go-to-market teams on the responsible deployment of AI features (including meeting-recording and LLM-based tools).
• Maintaining existing legal processes while also setting up new processes from scratch to support evolving business needs.
• Oversee corporate housekeeping and respond to day-to-day legal inquiries.
• Manage intellectual property: trademark portfolio strategy, oppositions, and instructing external counsel where needed.

Job Requirements
Have an LLB or equivalent law degree, eligible to practice law in Belgium.

• Have at least 2 years of experience in a legal role, experience within a SaaS or technology company is an advantage!
• Have experience with GDPR -related matters (a DPO certificate is a plus). Familiarity with NIS2, the Data Act, or the AI Act is a distinct asset
• Are dedicated, stress-resilient and highly organised. You have an eye for detail and don't mind deadlines.
• Love working in a challenging and flexible environment, having a variety of tasks and working in a team as well as independently.
• Have excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Are professionally proficient in English and Dutch.
• Hybrid working: You'll work from both our Ghent and Antwerp offices every week, with a minimum of 3 office days per week in total. The exact split between Ghent and Antwerp is flexible.

Very Important: What's in It for You


At Yuki, we believe in empowering our team so they can empower our users. Here's what we offer:
• Flexibility: Hybrid working options and gliding hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Growth Opportunities: Annual training budgets and access to professional development.
• International Culture: Work in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive team with colleagues from all over the world.
• Engaging Work Environment: Offices in Rotterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, and Porto, with team-building activities, social events, and inspiring spaces to collaborate.



Are you ready?


Department Finance & Data Locations Antwerpen Remote status Hybrid Sub Category Legal Application deadline 30 June, 2027 Competencies Jurisdictions, Compliance Company The Yuki Company BV