Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel
Region: Brussels
Required experience: 7 years
Environment: Company
Ref: LexGO0710
Contract: Permanent position (Full-time)

Company description

Alstom, is a global leader in the transportation industry. With a comprehensive portfolio that spans high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility solutions, Alstom is uniquely positioned to serve diverse customer needs around the world. 

Operating in 63 countries with over 80,000 employees from 175 nationalities, the company leverages its broad expertise in design, innovation, and project management to deliver global mobility solutions.


To deliver on its ambitions and current growth Alstom is currently looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join its legal team!

What sets Alstom apart?

What truly differentiates Alstom is its focus on sustainability. Alstom not only strives to develop efficient and sustainable mobility solutions but also implements a sustainable business model that prioritizes responsible operations and a corporate culture grounded in diversity and integrity. These principles form the foundation of Alstom’s long-term success and its vision for the future of mobility.

What will you do?

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will support the business and the Benelux Legal Director in all legal matters requiring senior legal expertise, in particular: 

  • Prepare, review and negotiate contracts, or other legal documents with an acceptable level of risks; 
  • Support the business in all legal and contractual matters including claim management, dispute settlement; 
  • Contractual and legal evaluation of tender documents; 
  • Support the business in proactively managing and instructing litigation, arbitration or other dispute matters; 
  • Handling of corporate law matters; 
  • Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

What does our ideal candidate look like?

  • You hold a Belgian master’s degree in law, an additional LLM or LLB is preferred;
  • You have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in an international business environment or law firm, with private practice experience at an international law firm considered an advantage;
  • You have a solid understanding of international contracts and have gained exposure to international practices through academic or professional experience;
  • You have experience with public tenders;
  • You are fluent in French and English; knowledge of Dutch is a plus;
  • You have an open-minded and solution-oriented approach;
  • You thrive in collaborative environments and demonstrate strong team spirit;
  • You provide sound risk analysis and reasoning;
  • You are proactive, responsive, and resilient;
  • You are business minded.

What’s in it for you?

Joining Alstom as a Senior Legal Counsel means being part of a company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of sustainable transportation. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a global organization recognized for its innovation and commitment to sustainability.

If you’re looking for a role that combines high-level legal responsibilities with a chance to drive meaningful change in the transportation sector, this opportunity at Alstom is for you!

Furthermore, Alstom offers a competitive salary package and a flexible home office policy.

Interested?

Contact Tina De Maere for more information via the Apply button.

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