Contracts & Ethics Officer - IMDC

What’s in it for you?

•    Join a highly skilled team at IMDC, a leader in water-related consultancy, and engage in projects with global impact;
•    Work in a young and truly international environment that encourages professional development;
•    A challenging, newly created and varied position with responsibilities and where initiative is appreciated;
•    Flexible working hours and work-from-home options;
•    A competitive salary package and a range of extra benefits; 
•    An engaging company culture with team events, open communication and an open door policy (no hierarchy) to foster a friendly and flexible atmosphere;
•    Access to various training programs to support your professional growth;
•    IMDC is part of the Tractebel group.

What your future may hold

As a Contract & Ethics Officer with IMDC, you will be involved on ad hoc questions from the IMDC-team on contract law and will roll out the compliance program of the Tractebel group within IMDC, with a focus on ethics and data privacy. You will:
•    Support project teams and company leadership by managing contract screenings and negotiations, compliance, and ethics initiatives.
•    Prepare and oversee contract documentation, ensuring all terms are fully compliant with IMDC and Tractebel policies.
•    Serve as the main point of contact for contract inquiries, guiding project managers and sales teams on contractual obligations and compliance.
•    Drive ethics and compliance programs, conducting ethics checks, managing risk assessments, and implementing training initiatives.
•    Maintain data privacy policies under GDPR, developing local procedures in collaboration with Tractebel.
•    Collaborate closely with Tractebel’s legal and compliance experts, proactively implementing audit action plans and contributing to IMDC’s risk mitigation strategies.

You will be in close contact with the legal team and with the ethics & compliance team of Tractebel and you will report to the CEO of IMDC. 

Your Skillset

•    You hold a Law Degree;
•    You have at least 3 years of relevant experience in a paralegal or legal counsel role;
•    You have an excellent level of English and Dutch. Knowledge of French is considered a plus;
•    You bring a hands-on approach and a proactive & entrepreneurial spirit to your work;
•    You have excellent communication skills and are able to engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across all levels;
•    You approach challenges with a pragmatic mindset, always ready to lend a hand and support team goals;
•    You have strong organizational skills and can manage ad hoc responsibilities while prioritizing key tasks;
•    Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in all matters.

Our Client

IMDC is an international consultancy providing advice upon the development and management of water related projects in the offshore, marine, coastal and river environment. IMDC provides services to the renewable (offshore wind, wave and tidal energy), power generation (nuclear, gas), transmission infrastructure, navigation, integrated water risk management, ports & harbours, environmental and public sector markets (flood risks, coastal protection). IMDC is 100% owned by Tractebel.
IMDC has an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a great place to work.

Interested?

Apply immediately via the website or contact Sylvie Gerlo for more information.
Contact Sylvie by mail: sylvie.gerlo@youconnect.be or call +32 486 93 09 93.

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