Legal Counsel (Data Protection, Commercial & ICT) - Brussels M/V/X

Beschrijving van de functie

Our client is a leading organisation in the Belgian market and part of a solid international group. With several hundred colleagues, the company is driving digital transformation while promoting diversity, collaboration and continuous development.

As a Legal Counsel your responsibilities are:

Data Protection - ±50% of the role

• Act as a legal reference for GDPR and Belgian data protection legislation
• Advise on data protection compliance across business and digital initiatives
• Draft, review and negotiate data processing and data protection agreements
• Take ownership of keeping privacy notices and statements up to date
• Monitor legislative developments, case law and doctrine in close collaboration with the DPO
• Support the management of data breaches and data protection incidents

Contract, Commercial & ICT Law - ±50% of the role

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial, ICT, cloud and outsourcing agreements
• Identify contractual risks and define mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives
• Provide clear and pragmatic advice to internal stakeholders on commercial law matters
• Ensure contractual compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies

Regulatory & Digital Law

• Advise on DORA requirements related to ICT risk and third-party providers
• Monitor and interpret the EU AI Act and its contractual implications
• Support compliance in cloud services, outsourcing and digital governance
• Advise on cybersecurity and operational resilience clauses

Jouw profiel

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

• Master's degree in Law
• As from 5 years of experience (mandatory criteria)
• Strong experience in data protection (GDPR) is essential
• Solid background in commercial contracts and ICT law
• Analytical mindset with strong risk assessment capabilities
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Tech-oriented and interested in digital innovation
• Fluent in English, Dutch and French

Voordelen van de betrekking

This company offers you:

• Competitive gross salary
• Company car or mobility budget
• Extensive insurance package (hospitalisation, ambulatory care, income protection, pension)
• Bonuses (year-end, collective and individual)
• Flex reward plan
• Internet and homeworking allowance
• Flexible hours and hybrid working (up to 3 days from home)
• Prime location in Brussels
• Strong focus on training, coaching and internal mobility
• If you are passionate about legal matters and eager to contribute to a thriving organization in Brussels, we encourage you to apply today!