Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel
Region: Brussels
Required experience: 2 years
Environment:
Ref: LexGO21/02
Contract: Permanent position (Full-time)
Inhouse lawyer
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Company description

Alco specializes in the global production, distribution and trading of a wide range of ethanol grades for biofuel and industry applications (from cosmetics to pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, food and beverage). 

With headquarters in Brussels and operations on several continents, Alco is one of the biggest producers and distributors of ethanol for fuel in Europe. Alco’s products contribute to a more sustainable way of living, for example: less fossil fuel and less greenhouse gas emissions from transport. Today, Alco produces fuel ethanol in the EU that has a carbon intensity that is almost 95% lower than gasoline. We also have production facilities in Canada, South Africa and Mauritius.  

Alco believes that without firm commitments and clear solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we won’t achieve the goals we set for ourselves and the generations to come. Therefore, Alco develops sustainable solutions that add value to final customers in the food, industrial and energy sectors. Alco has a pioneering spirit: this is part of their identity and will continue to drive them in the next decades.

At Alco, values are not nice words on a screen or a piece of paper, but concrete and positive guidelines for their professional lives. Alco’s values team spirit, respect, integrity, entrepreneurship, passion and customer satisfaction are an important part of their global strategy.

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What’s in it for you?

  • Industry leader in renewable ethanol - Work for one of Europe’s top producers and distributors of bioethanol, driving innovation in sustainable energy.
  • Global reach with local expertise:  Join an internationally active company while benefiting from a dynamic and agile corporate culture with decision-making autonomy.
  • A dynamic legal role with broad responsibilities – Take on a versatile position where you will handle a wide range of legal matters.
  • Collaborative & impactful legal team – Be part of a supportive, hands-on legal team working closely with business leaders to shape strategic decisions.
  • Work at the heart of an international company – Operate from the Brussels headquarters while engaging with global business units and international stakeholders.
  • Be part of a growing company – Join a financially strong and expanding organisation that continuously invests in innovation and operational excellence.
  • Competitive compensation & benefits – Enjoy an attractive remuneration package with an extensive range of fringe benefits tailored to reward expertise and performance

What your future may hold

As Legal Counsel, you will play a vital role within Alco’s legal team, handling a wide range of legal matters across the company’s global operations. You will collaborate closely with colleagues to support the business in an international environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Contracts 

  • Draft/review contracts for the purchase/sale of biofuel, industrial ethanol and other co-products, including general terms and conditions.
  • Draft/review various contracts (commercial distribution, agency, consultancy, NDA, MoU/LOI, agreements for transport/storage, financial/credit agreements, lease/concession agreement, etc.).

Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to the competition compliance program.
  • Support the operational departments and ensure compliance of their working methods and tools with applicable laws.

Other responsibilities

  • Corporate housekeeping.
  • Draft and review the corporate documentation for the group companies, including incorporation of new affiliates, merger, demerger, liquidation of companies, modification of companies’ bylaws and shareholders’ agreements.
  • Follow up on any specific projects (development projects, negotiation and draft/review of joint ventures, acquisitions & sales (incl. due diligence), restructuring, etc.).
  • Follow up on any claims and any arising dispute.
  • Draft and review internal policies.
  • Review HR documentation from a legal perspective.Follow-up on compliance with data protection laws (incl. draft and review of policies and procedures).
  • Follow up on trademarks and logos.
  • Monitor relevant legal developments in the European Union and Belgium.

You will be part of a team of 2 other lawyers and one legal officer.

Your skillset

  • You hold a Master’s degree in Law and at least 2 years of broad experience at the bar or in a similar inhouse position.
  • You have proven experience in drafting commercial contracts. Experience in corporate law, litigation and/or competition law is an asset. 
  • You have an excellent knowledge of English and Dutch, good command of French. 
  • You can work autonomously on simple assignments.
  • You pay attention to detail while  maintaining a pragmatic mindset allowing you to propose hands-on solutions.
  • You are eager to learn, thrive on challenges and are willing to go the extra mile.
  • You are flexible, stress resistant, you can manage your priorities and are well organized.
  • You have a strong team spirit.

Interested?

Apply immediately via the website or contact Stéphanie Verhaegen for more information.
Contact Stéphanie by mail: stephanie.verhaegen@youconnect.be or call +32 476 39 40 50.

When you apply, we will keep your CV and other personal data you give us in our database in accordance with our privacy notice. 

This vacancy is in exclusive cooperation with YouConnect.

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