Legal Counsel BeLux

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

#DreamBig

Legal Counsel BeLux

Primary Purpose Of Role

As Legal Counsel, you will deal with all legal questions that arise within AB InBev. Your role is varied in content and includes areas of law such as competition law, commercial law, contract law, lease law and dispute resolution. You are at the heart of the organization and have a close relationship with the commercial teams, management as well as colleagues from the Legal & Corporate Affairs team. You will work at our office in Leuven, a 5-minute walk from the railway station. The legal counsel reports to the Head of Legal Belgium and Luxembourg.

At AB InBev, dreaming big is what we do. Brewing the world’s most loved beers, building iconic brands like Bud, Stella Artois, Hoegaarden, Tripel Karmeliet, Leffe and crafting meaningful moments are what inspire us.

We’re a team of passionate owners who aren’t afraid to dream big because we know that together, we can achieve anything. To build a more sustainable, inclusive and rewarding future. Turning any challenge into an opportunity. So, let’s take on the challenge together. Cheers to dreaming big!

The role :

• You will mainly provide strategic legal support to the Belgian and Luxembourg commercial teams, especially those focusing on the horeca market, beer wholesalers, events and festivals and national customers (the "on trade" market)
• Your duties will include providing legal advice, drafting and negotiating contracts, managing the litigation portfolio and directing external service providers (law firms, notary firms, etc)
• You will maintain close links with the commercial organisation and actively participate in driving our commercial results
• You will train internal departments on a regular basis on the relevant aspects of competition law, commercial law and contract law
• You ensure compliance with the compliance programme in Belgium and Luxembourg (in particular with regard to competition law, the code of conduct, the fight against corruption, data confidentiality, etc.)
• You constantly think about how to improve your scope by changing, automating and/or digitizing
  
  

What we are looking for :

• Master's degree in law. Manama or LL.M is a plus
• Perfect command of English and one of the national languages (Dutch or French) with a good understanding of the other national language
• 4-7 years of relevant experience at an international law firm or in a similar position in a legal department of an international company
• Knowledge of and experience in European and Belgian competition law, commercial law, contract law and dispute resolution
• Experience in dealing with complex legal issues at an international level
• Strong analytical skills, articulate, flexible, resilient, able to perform in stressful situations, strong priority and project management skills
• "Owner" mentality, drives results and takes on challenges
  
  

Next to our competitive base salary, we put our people first by providing on-top benefits :

• Competitive annual variable bonus
• Company car with fuel card
• GSM
• Laptop
• A personalised programme of benefits including possibility of (tax-) advantaged purchase of a bicycle, transport, pension savings, electronics (mobile phone, smartwatch, monitor, tablet, TV monitors, etc), sports and fitness subscription
• Premium and gifts according to company policy
• Compensation and additional holidays (total 42 days)
• A unique parental leave
• Competitive life insurance
• Learning and development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning/ Workday Learning/Mentoring)
  
  

What you can expect from us :

In this role, you’ll have the potential to transform our business and your career. You’ll get the support and mentor you need to succeed. We’re a meritocracy, with plenty of room for growth and development, so you know your hard work will be rewarded. We encourage you to think big and go after your goals. You’ll get to be creative, work with international teams so you can build a global network and have direct control over your career and where it takes you.

We are building a team that’s more supportive, more inclusive and more collaborative. A team that’s diverse in background, skills and experience.

So if you dream big but are concerned you’re not a perfect fit against the job description, we’d still encourage you to apply. You may just the right candidate to help us create a future with more cheers.

As the leading global brewer, we are committed to bringing people together for a better – and more equal – world. A more equal world starts when everyone can thrive. At AB InBev we value the diversity of cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce, and we strongly encourage women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

ZoneEU