Job Title: Legal Counsel & Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Mission Description

Join a major player in the European energy sector and contribute to the transformation of the energy landscape. Our client ensures the reliability and sustainability of electricity supply, playing a crucial role in the transition toward a greener, more sustainable future.

As an external consultant, you will work alongside a dedicated legal team of approximately 10 jurists, supporting various departments on complex and high-impact matters.

Service Description

The role combines three complementary legal responsibilities:

1. M&A & Corporate Law

Provide strategic and transactional legal support for M&A and corporate files.
Coordinate legal due diligence investigations and advise on regulatory aspects.
Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, Share Purchase Agreements, Shareholders' Agreements, and related documents.
Coordinate and supervise external lawyers and advisors.

2. Data Protection (ad interim DPO)

Act as the interim Data Protection Officer in accordance with the GDPR and applicable national laws.
Monitor and advise on compliance with data protection rules, including lawfulness of processing, legal bases, proportionality, and data minimisation.
Serve as the point of contact for the Data Protection Authority and data subjects.
Raise awareness and train employees on data protection matters.

3. Innovation & Technology (R&D / IT / IP)

Provide legal support to the Innovation, R&D, Digital, and Tech departments on innovative projects and collaborations.
Draft, review, and negotiate innovation-related contracts, including collaboration agreements, license and usage agreements, proof-of-concept agreements, pilot project contracts, and IT agreements.
Ensure proper allocation of intellectual property rights (background/foreground IP) in innovation projects.
Work closely with IT and business stakeholders.

General

Handle various legal matters and ad hoc issues to ensure the smooth operation of the business.
Monitor the latest legislative and regulatory developments in the relevant legal fields.

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

Master’s degree in law.
Up to 7 years of professional experience in a company or at the bar, preferably in M&A, IP, privacy/data protection, and contract law.
Additional experience such as internships, project follow-up, or a specialisation year is a plus.
Strong knowledge of civil law is an advantage.

Technical Skills

Proven experience in M&A transactions (due diligence, SPA, SHA).
Strong background in data protection / GDPR (DPO experience is a strong plus).
Solid understanding of IP law and technology contracts.
Experience with dispute resolution is a plus.

Languages
Bilingual in Dutch and French.
Thorough knowledge of English.
Working Conditions
Location: Brussels (city centre).
Remote work policy: Physical presence required 2 days per week (standard)