• Commercial Negotiations and Contract Review and Drafting
• Manage and negotiate a variety of strategic and complex commercial and strategic partnership agreements supportive of bpost transformational ambitions including its postal, logistics and banking & insurance related activity.
• Collaborate with business teams to structure deals to support organisational goals while mitigating legal risks;
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of complex contracts;
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts reflect the company’s interests and adhere to legal standards.
• Litigation Management:
• Oversee and coordinate disputes and litigations including development of litigation strategy in collaboration with external legal counsel when needed;
• Report on case evolution, trends and significant files, and make informed recommendations based on reporting;
• M&A transactions
• Lead and oversee the legal aspects of M&A transactions from time to time;
• Provide strategic legal advice on potential risks and opportunities associated with M&A activities;
• Legal compliance
• Stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations impacting the company’s operations and ensure legal compliance in all business activities including its postal, logistic and banking and insurance related activities.
• Develop and implement legal policies to mitigate risks and promote best practices.
• Team Collaboration
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams on a variety of topics, providing legal guidance and support to different business departments within the organization;
• Collaborate closely with legal staff, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing.
• Pro-active business partner
• Foster a pro-active understanding of internal customers’ legal needs;
• Manage multiple tasks and activities effectively, prioritizing in alignment with business strategy and legal requirements.

• You have a proven track record of at least 10 years of experience, as an attorney or inhouse legal counsel in a medium or large company, with a focus on corporate/M&A/commercial negotiations.
• You have a Master degree in Law; a master after master is a plus.
• You have a proven track record in transactional work, including successfully leading and closing M&A transactions.
• Knowledge of banking & insurance law is a plus.
• You excel at stakeholder management (internally and externally) and know how to lead different types of negotiations.
• You are a business enabler and know how to make Legal a true business partner for the further development of the business.
• You have full professional proficiency in English, Dutch and French.
• You have strong negotiation skills and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• You are stress resistant and can work under pressure, with an eye for detail and with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex legal issues, and an ability to make reasoned decisions in high-stakes situations
• You have the ability to think strategically, drive results and provide sound legal advice aligned with business objectives.
• You constantly share and leverage knowledge and experience that could improve and streamline the Legal, Compliance and Risk Department processes and/or enhance its impact.
• You have a comprehensive business mindset with an interest in learning the business and a passion for helping it achieve its goals in a practical and compliant way, providing novel business compliant solutions to overcome legal and regulatory risks.
• You are able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• You are a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Like a long-awaited parcel, we want to make you feel welcome and valued. Our offer includes a competitive monthly salary, that goes without saying. On top of that, you can count on:

• Meal vouchers of €8 per working day 
• Hospitalization-, group- and disability insurances 
• A phone subscription, including 25GB data 
• A flexible renumeration plan, which allows you to customize your own benefits. A company car, bike leasing, public transportation, extra days off,... the choice is yours 
• Possibility to enter the Federal Mobility plan 
• Work/life balance, thanks to flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home  
• 20 days of statutory leave and 7 additional extralegal days off  
• An end-of-year and performance-based bonus and double holiday pay  
• Many benefits from more than 100 bpost-partners