Corporate Affairs Officer

Board & Governance

• Preparing and following up on Board and RemCo meetings (agendas, minutes, action items)
• Advising on corporate governance and ensuring compliance with legal obligations
• Acting as a liaison between management, the Board, and shareholders
• Monitoring strategic objectives and KPIs Legal & Compliance
• Overall responsibility for all legal matters at group level, including foreign subsidiaries
• First point of contact for external lawyers and tax advisors
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts (customers, suppliers, distribution, manufacturing, consultants, etc.)
• Coordinating disputes and legal proceedings
• Overseeing corporate housekeeping, data rooms, and internal policies (including GDPR and compliance)
• Identifying and managing legal risks in support of the business M&A
• Coordinating the legal aspects of acquisitions and other transactions (due diligence, documentation, negotiations)
• Close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external advisors HR support
• Legal support in employment and social law
• Advice on employment contracts and cooperation with self‑employed contractors
• Support in recruiting and onboarding key profiles

Education & experience

• Master of Laws (Belgium)
• At least 5 years of broad legal experience (corporate law, governance, compliance, contract law)
• Experience with M&A and corporate transactions
• Knowledge of employment law and HR‑related regulations
• Experience with international contracts and private international law is an asset
• Knowledge of tax and financial law is a plus
• Experience with litigation management is a strong advantage Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Diplomatic and highly communicative, including in interactions with the Board and shareholders
• Structured and able to manage multiple priorities
• Independent, discreet, flexible, and reliable
• Languages: Dutch (native), fluent in English and French

• A strategic role with international scope within a growing group with foreign subsidiaries
• A varied position with impact and responsibility
• Direct collaboration with management and the Board
• A competitive salary package with additional benefits and a company car
• Room for autonomy, initiative, and professional development
• A professional and pleasant working environment