Contract Law Associate
Permanent
Legal
Brussels,
Belgique
About DIGI BELGIUM
At DIGI BELGIUM, we're not just stepping into the telecom landscape; we're here to revolutionize it. With bold ambitions and a relentless drive, our mission is to disrupt the status quo, championing a customer-centric approach and a commitment to innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate and manage a broad range of commercial and operational agreements supporting DIGI Belgium's activities.
- Provide legal support for telecommunications infrastructure projects, including mobile and fiber network deployment initiatives.
- Provide legal advice on general corporate and commercial matters affecting the company's operations. Manage and support site acquisition activities, including the negotiation of commercial leases, easements, access rights, rights of way and other property-related agreements.
- Advise on real estate and property law matters linked to telecommunications infrastructure.
- Support the management of permits, planning authorizations and administrative procedures required for infrastructure deployment.
- Provide legal assistance in relation to facility management activities and infrastructure operations.
- Support procurement teams through the negotiation and management of supplier, vendor and subcontractor agreements.
- Identify, assess and mitigate contractual, operational and legal risks across the business.
- Manage disputes, claims and litigation matters in cooperation with external counsel when required.
- Oversee payment recovery matters and support debt collection procedures where necessary.
- Develop and maintain contract templates, internal procedures and legal guidelines to improve operational efficiency.
- Deliver practical and solution-oriented legal advice aligned with business objectives.
Job Requirements
Must have qualities & talents
- Belgian Master's Degree in Law.
- Qualified to practice law in Belgium.
- Minimum 1 to 3 years of relevant legal experience gained within a reputable law firm and/or an in-house legal department.
- Strong experience in contract law and commercial negotiations.
- Proven experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex B2B agreements.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Telecommunications law;
- Real estate and property law;
- Infrastructure projects;
- Litigation and dispute management;
- Corporate law.
- Knowledge of commercial leases, easements, rights of way and site acquisition processes is highly desirable.
- Experience working with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors.
- Familiarity with permits, planning authorizations and infrastructure-related administrative procedures is considered an asset.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in English and either Dutch or French.
Personal Competencies
- Strong business acumen and pragmatic mindset.
- Solution-oriented and results-driven approach.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Proactive, autonomous and hands-on attitude.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Team player capable of building strong relationships across departments.
What We Offer
- Mobile subscription
- Company laptop
- Eco vouchers
- Meal vouchers
- Company car
- Fuel card
- Hospitalization insurance
- Fixed cost reimbursement
- Work from home
- Additional leave for the 40-hour workweek: 1 day per full month worked, allocated pro rata based on the number of full months worked during the calendar year.
Full-time contract
Market-based remuneration supplemented with fringe benefits
Flexible schedule with the possibility of teleworking
Modern working environment
Cordial team with nice colleagues in a family atmosphere
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