Legal Counsel - Benelux & France (M/F/X)

Law & Chief Compliance Office Legal Belgium, Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region Full Time Regular
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About this position

About this Position

Are you looking to elevate your legal career on an international stage? Join a forward-thinking legal team within a global leader in consumer goods and industrial products. This is your chance to make a real impact – across borders and business sectors – while working on high-level legal matters in a company that constantly values innovation, collaboration, and growth.

As Legal Counsel, joining a team of senior and junior professionals, you’ll be at the heart of the legal operations across Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France. Your expertise will guide the business through both day-to-day legal matters and high-level strategic initiatives – including the adoption of new digital technologies such as A.I.

You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders (such as external counsels), acting as a trusted advisor in areas such as commercial contracts, distribution law, corporate housekeeping, real estate, antitrust compliance, … 

What you´ll do

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements in a B2B and B2C environment, across Benelux and France;
  • Manage corporate housekeeping matters in Benelux, consulting with external legal advisors;
  • Provide legal support on real estate issues, including lease, purchase and facility agreements;
  • Contribute to dispute resolution and assist with risk mitigation strategies;
  • Embrace legal innovation efforts, including AI-driven legal tools and digital legal platforms;
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with departments like HR, Finance, IT, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Corporate Communications, … and work together with external counsels if necessary;
  • Be a strategic partner to the business, offering initiative-taking and practical legal guidance.

What makes you a good fit

  • Experience: Minimum 5 years in corporate law, commercial contracts, and real estate – ideally in a cross-border or international context;
  • Languages: Fluent in English, with strong proficiency in French and Dutch;
  • Skills: Deep understanding of corporate governance and contract law, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable and pragmatic business advice;
  • Mindset: Tech-savvy, curious, innovative and solution-oriented. You’re not just a lawyer, you are also a partner to the business and you are able to align legal advice with operational goals. You are stress resilient and not afraid of taking the extra mile;
  • Background: Experience in both in-house roles and (international) law firms is a plus;
  • Team Fit: You are a true team player. You thrive in an international and diverse team, love knowledge-sharing, and bring a positive, proactive energy to everything you do.

What's in it for you

  • A legal role that contributes directly to the company’s strategic goals;
  • A collaborative and inclusive culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement;
  • Career development opportunities in a multinational organization that invests in its talent;
  • Access to legal tech and digital tools;
  • A competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and flexible working options.

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • Group Insurance / Hospitalization Insurance
  • Entertainment allowance
  • Travel allowance
  • Meal Vouchers

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

JOB ID: 25080073

Job Locations: Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Brussels

Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.benelux@henkel.com

Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. To apply, please click on the "Apply for this role" button below. Applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted.

Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application

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