What if you could shape contracts for major infrastructure projects and see the real-world impact of your work? 

For the legal team at Equans based in Brussels, we are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel for our Industry North Business Unit.
Every day we work on large infrastructure and other projects of the future. Whether it is large construction projects or another prestigious project, as Senior Legal Counsel you see the result and impact of your work around you every day. This job offers you challenge, autonomy, great colleagues to work with, and a good work-life balance. What else? Discover it below!

Your work location: Brussels with regular travels to the Antwerp area (Zwijndrecht, Hoboken, Aartselaar).

Zoom on the job:

• analyze (public and private) tender documents (especially during the tender phase) and provide practical advice in the execution phase
• draft, negotiate and follow up on all kinds of agreements, including complex contracts and transactions, construction contracts, joint venture agreements, maintenance agreements, shareholders agreements,…
• provide practical legal advice on the most diverse legal issues related to all activities of Equans (contract law, obligations law, public procurement, corporate law,…)
• follow up on national disputes/claims involving Equans

Are we a match?

• you have a master’s degree in law
• you have at least 8 years of experience as a lawyer and/or as an in-house legal counsel
• you have experience or interest in contract law, in construction law, in public procurement and in industrial projects
• you have talent and interest in negotiating complex contracts and transactions
• you have interest and insight in the non-legal aspects of a project whether technical, commercial, financial and/or strategic
• you have strong communication and relational skills
• you are proactive, positive, pragmatic and have an open mind
• you are assertive, confident and a real team player, and you can work autonomously at the same time
• you speak and write fluently in Dutch and English; a good command of French is a plus

Want to tackle tomorrow’s multi-technical challenges with us?

At Equans, you find an exciting career within a stable and financially sound company. You work on challenging, diverse projects and assist our clients with today’s three major transitions: the energy transition, the industrial transition, and the digital transition.
You have the opportunity to discover cutting-edge technologies and further develop your skills.

Joining Equans is more than that! You also get:

• a competitive salary in line with your education and experience
• interesting training and career opportunities
• group-, hospitalization insurance
• eco & meal vouchers, representation allowance, 13th month, holiday pay
• lease car (with charging card), bicycle lease plan
• smartphone with subscription, internet fee
• additional paid leave, seniority leave, homeworking
• discounts through Benefits@Work (culture, sports, travel, and more)

Add to that the contagious warm atmosphere at Equans, and what are you waiting for?
We look forward to welcoming you!

Are you interested in this position and do you have questions? Please contact our HR colleague Karine Paelinck - 0475 63 12 52 or karine.paelinck@equans.com or linkedin.com/in/karine paelinck