Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel
Regio: Antwerp
Vereiste ervaring: 2 jaar
Werkomgeving: Onderneming
Ref: LexGO2410
Contract: Onbepaalde duur (Voltijds)

Bedrijfsomschrijving

CMB.TECH is a diversified and future-proof maritime group committed to decarbonising the shipping industry. At CMB.TECH, we believe in hydrogen for small ships and ammonia for large ships, ensuring we stay at the forefront of green innovation. Here, you’ll get more than just a job title - you’ll be part of a team dedicated to creating a better and more sustainable maritime industry.


To strengthen our legal team, we are currently looking for a Legal Counsel.

You will join the legal team of 15 colleagues whose key responsibilities are to provide legal advice to the other departments and companies within the Group on legal matters relating to general commercial law, clean tech projects, real estate, infrastructure matters, ….  You will mainly assist with contract and litigation work.

What are we looking for?

  • Providing solution oriented legal advice on all matters in scope to enable proper monitoring, management and mitigation of the legal risks worldwide;
  • Provide legal advice on a wide array of business matters regarding the implementation of commercial transactions including drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts;
  • Follow-up claims;
  • Follow-up legal proceedings in concert with our lawyers in Belgium and overseas;
  • Act as a true business partner for all the departments;
  • Occasional travel could be part of the job.

What do you bring?

  • Formal education: you hold a Master’s degree in Law. Any time spent abroad in the framework of your education demonstrating an international outlook is a bonus;
  • You have at least 2 to 3 years professional experience as in-house counsel or as a practising lawyer with experience and interest in general commercial law with focus on company law and financial law.
  • Languages: you have an excellent knowledge of Dutch and English (both spoken and written);
  • You have excellent contract reviewing and drafting skills; 
  • You work meticulously and have an eye for detail; 
  • You are eager to learn;
  • You are able to think strategically together with the business;
  • You have strong communication skills, meaning you are able to translate complex legal matters into comprehensible language for non-lawyers;
  • You are dynamic, pro-active and solution oriented;
  • You have the ability to work independently, but at the same time you are a team player par excellence;
  • You are flexible and pragmatic and dispose of a stress resistant personality able to manage time pressure.

If you are interested in the maritime sector with strong focus on innovation & entrepreneurship and you want to work in an international environment with headquarters in Antwerp, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to the success of a dynamic and growing organisation.

Would you like to contribute to this innovative story? 

Sends us your CV today via the Apply button on this page!

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