Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel
Region:
Required experience: 3 years
Environment: Company
Ref: LexGO05/03
Contract: Permanent position (Full-time)

Company description

Visma is a leading SaaS group with 180+ software companies across Europe and Latin America. It specializes in automating and simplifying mission-critical business processes, including accounting, payroll, HRM, and ERP solutions. Visma operates in a decentralized structure, maintaining close relationships with local markets while leveraging world-class expertise.


What’s in it for you?

  • A key legal role in a fast-growing, international SaaS company.
  • Hands-on involvement in M&A transactions across Belgium and France.
  • Involvement in multi-disciplinary projects where you have an immediate impact on the business. 
  • Direct collaboration with senior management and business leaders.
  • An entrepreneurial culture with autonomy and innovation at its core.
  • A growth-oriented environment, where employees are empowered to take ownership and develop their careers.
  • A strong team of legal professionals with a business-oriented mindset.
  • A hybrid work setup with flexibility and work-life balance.
  • Competitive salary package with benefits tailored to your experience.

What your future may hold

As a Legal Counsel (M&A), you will: 

  • Manage the legal process for M&A activities in Belgium and France, from due diligence to closing.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate legal transaction documents, ensuring risk mitigation and compliance.
  • Work closely with finance and business teams on acquisition strategies and implementation.
  • Liaise with external legal advisors when needed.
  • Offer legal advice to the acquired companies on commercial contracts, corporate law, and governance matters, staying involved post-closing.
  • Operate in a small, dynamic legal team and report to the Head of Legal for Belgium, Netherlands and France, based in Amsterdam.

Your skillset

You are a business-minded legal professional with:

  • A Master’s degree in law from a Belgian or French university.
  • 3+ years of M&A experience, ideally gained at a law firm.
  • Fluency in Dutch, French, and English.
  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a pragmatic approach.
  • An entrepreneurial, pragmatic and down-to-earth mindset. You are able to work independently and take ownership.
  • The ability to balance legal and business priorities effectively.
  • A positive attitude, team spirit, and sense of humor. This is essential in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ideally, you have a natural liking for software and technology.

Our Client

Visma is a leading SaaS group with 180+ software companies across Europe and Latin America. It specializes in automating and simplifying mission-critical business processes, including accounting, payroll, HRM, and ERP solutions. Visma operates in a decentralized structure, maintaining close relationships with local markets while leveraging world-class expertise.

Interested?

Apply immediately via the website or contact Sylvie Gerlo for more information.
Contact Sylvie by mail: sylvie.gerlo@youconnect.be or call +32 486 93 09 93.

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