Senior Legal Counsel - Channel Sales

Senior Legal Counsel

Location: Brussels (hybrid)

Our client, a global leader in energy management and industrial automation, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal and compliance support across its operations. With a strong focus on smart energy solutions, industrial automation, and sustainability, this company plays a key role in optimising energy use for businesses worldwide.

In this role, you'll be the go-to legal expert for negotiating and drafting distribution agreements, wholesaler contracts, and sales partner agreements, ensuring compliance with competition and antitrust regulations across international markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for products, services, and software across various sales channels (wholesalers, switchgear manufacturers, OEMs, etc.)
• Provide competition and antitrust regulatory advice for distribution and channel operations.
• Develop and maintain contract templates and legal documentation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, contributing to policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and corporate policies.
• Deliver legal training and support compliance programs, with a focus on distribution and channel sales.
• Provide general legal support as required by legal management.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Fully qualified lawyer with a Master/Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal) with strong technical proficiency and Dutch.
• Experience in an international corporate environment, preferably in-house.
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of work.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
• Business-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity for career development in a global organisation.
• Exposure to cross-regional and global teams.
• A dynamic role with a high level of responsibility and professional growth opportunities.