Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

Our Legal Projects, Operations and Centers of Excellence department is integrated in the General Counsel (GC) team, composed of 10 people. Reporting directly to the GC Leadership Team member being the Senior Legal Director - Legal Projects, Operations and Centers of Excellence.

As a Legal Counsel Projects and Operations, you will work on defining project scope, setting out the legal direction of projects, and assessing risks to support the Group’s legal projects across areas such as energy and corporate. You will get the opportunity to contribute to negotiation and approval of legal documents, provide legal advice and have a positive impact on the digitalisation and harmonisation of the GC Function. You will be accountable for:

Defining the project scope and setting out the legal direction of projects
Assessing risks and acting as a central point of communication with stakeholders
Negotiating and approving legal documents and agreements
Giving legal advice and supporting GC Function team members in legal projects
Collaborating with the Legal Operations team to implement and improve project management systems and processes, and identify areas for improvement of the GC Function

We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode.

About you

A Master's degree in Law is required. Relevant experience of a minimum of 5 years in legal practice, ideally gained in a top-tier law firm or solid private practice background, followed by in-house experience in an international environment working across jurisdictions.

Competencies:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with full professional proficiency in English
Organisational and project management abilities, ensuring efficiency and structure
Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly
Business-oriented approach, combining legal expertise with strategic thinking

Behaviors:

Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to synthesize and convey complex information clearly
Autonomy, accountability, and agility, combined with the ability to work transversally across a broad range of stakeholders
Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse teams in international environments
Commitment to excellence, adaptability to challenges, and embracing diversity of activities with global exposure

About the pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is € 122,640 - € 153,300 per year in Belgium.

Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Benefits:

Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About us

This position requires a certain level of integrity, confidentiality, loyalty and trustworthiness as you will have access to Solvay's most sensitive information or systems in the context of your mission. Please note that the selected person for this position will be required to undergo and meet company standards for vetting verifications and reference checks.
Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.7 billion in net sales in 2024 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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