Job Description

Job Purpose Within the Legal Department, the Legal Counsel supports the Business of the John Cockerill Group, providing expertise in the legal aspects of any case, in particular sales projects. The person plays an essential role in the formalization and conclusion of contracts, by ensuring that the risks incurred by the John Cockerill Group entities in the defined territories are as much as possible under control. Key Responsibilities The analysis, elaboration, drafting and/or negotiation of all types of contracts (sale, association, consortium, collaboration, license, commercial agency, purchase, JV, etc.) concluded by John Cockerill and its subsidiaries. The analysis of the T&Cs issued by the client and the identification of the related risks, in particular on the contractual and insurance aspects. Analysis of the risks and constraints inherent in the countries where contracts are executed in coordination with the Tax Department, in tax matters (permanent establishments, various taxes, etc.) and, in coordination with the HR Department, in terms of local administrative procedures (obtaining adequate work permits, etc.), turning to local experts if necessary. The search for solutions and the development of recommendations to cover or reduce all the risks identified and, if necessary, their implementation (development of specific structures and agreements, etc.); Management of legal conflicts and/or disputes and, if necessary, support from an external law firm. Legal monitoring, in particular by ensuring that the regulations applicable in the territory. (Including internal procedures) are known and respected by internal stakeholders, if necessary, by organizing and/or participating (possibly as a speaker) in training. Ensure that the corporate group policies on contract essentials are implemented and negotiated. If impossible, it is to implement work with the commitment committee and the group to find intelligent solutions. Ensure business mindset, while staying firm on legal principles. Respectful for others and act as a role model for the group as far as ethics are concerned. Assist with the implementation of the group policies on ethics and compliance. Assist with global tasks relating to the corporate housekeeping of the group companies . In order to carry out the assignments, the Legal Counsel: Participate regularly in the Commitment Committee and Project Reviews. Communicates and raises awareness of legal risks among operational staff. To this end, the right candidate provides in-house training in the field of expertise through knowledge sharing. In addition to the main missions/ assignments, the Legal Counsel also provides support to the rest of the activities of the Legal Department. This role reports directly to Senior Legal Counsel. Education & Experience Hold a bachelors degree in law from a reputed institute and have a 7+ years' experience in this field or similar. Commercial and contractual experience Have a good knowledge of the Group and its various entities, as well as its activities and products. Understand the operating and decision-making methods, the global vision, the constraints of the company. Background, Skills and Competencies Drafting and analytical skills of all types of legal documents and in particular contracts (sale, purchase, JV, consortium, etc.); Negotiation Strategist: Ability to give input to the business to ensure the contracts are negotiated to safeguard John Cockerills interest at all times. Analytical and synthesis mind, ability to formalize, structured and great rigor in work. Ability to arbitrate conflicting interests and to demonstrate impartiality and firmness from a perspective of the general interest of the Group. Solution orientation and creativity to offer innovative solutions. Ability to work in complete autonomy and to take the necessary initiatives for the smooth running of files. Interpersonal skills with high-level interlocutors; internal or external, from different cultures, etc. Exemplary discretion in view of the sensitive information made available. Fluency in English oral and written. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite tools Availability for occasional travel abroad