In-house lawyer

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Contribute to creating a better tomorrow

The only way we can tackle the challenges of this fast-changing world is with passionate people. Led by our purpose of building trust and solving important problems, we come together at PwC to address the biggest issues facing the world in a way that drives positive impact. Are you eager to join a team fueled by open and curious minds, who are passionate about their work and create new solutions for a new day? Then you’re at the right place.

Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Make a positive impact.

Internal Firm Services (IFS) is the beating heart of everything we do at PwC. We’re made up of teams like Marketing, Communications, HR, IT, Procurement, Finance, Facilities, Project Management and more, and together we form the support network of the entire firm. As part of IFS, we’ll guide you to becoming a vital contributor in providing our colleagues and clients the best possible experience at PwC.

Today, as an expansion to our legal team, we are actively looking for an in-house lawyer.

In this role, you’ll be part of our team of in-house lawyers (the Office of the General Counsel), which operate as a business partner to our Business.

Your impact

As an in-house lawyer , you’ll make an impact by:

• Acting as a trusted legal advisor for PwC’s Business and internal stakeholders

• Advising on a wide variety of legal matters

• Negotiating and reviewing contracts between PwC, its clients and suppliersProviding pragmatic legal advice in various areas to a range of internal clients of our Office of the General Counsel (e.g. Procurement, HR)

• Drafting and updating contract templates

• Following up on developments in laws, regulations, case law and academic writings, especially in the field of business and commercial law, company law, contract law and professional regulations and deontology

• Monitoring changes in the legal landscape which may have an impact on the firm

• Delivering training to the Business in order to mitigate risks

• Advising on dispute resolution and providing dispute management services

About you

• A master’s degree in Belgian Law

• A clear preference for a generalist position as a company lawyer, with at least 10 years of relevant work experience

• Experience in a law firm is a prerequisite

• Good organisational qualities, including working with IT tools

• An eye for detail and thoroughness in your work

• A consciousness of confidentiality and professional secrecy considerations

• An open, objective, practical and accommodating approach in dealing with various counterparts (partners, attorneys, clients, employees)

• A sense of responsibility: you have a proactive approach and are able to meet commitments

• Strong communication skills

• A client-oriented attitude and you’re a team player

• Maturity and versatility to take charge of both administrative and legal aspects

• Fluent language skills in Dutch, English and French

Life at PwC Belgium

Our culture and workplace are something we’re proud of. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the benefits you can look forward to:

• Flexibility: flexible working hours with Work@PwC Reimagined so you can decide your most effective working pattern

• Infinite learning and growing: broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise to support your personal growth

• Rewards that matter to you: A flexible rewards plan gives you access to a wide range of benefits so you can make the choices that best fit your personal circumstances and lifestyle.

• Diversity: We believe that diversity makes PwC stronger. It helps us solve problems and deliver added value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can get the best out of themselves.

• A sustainable mobility offer: we offer a wide range of sustainable mobility options.

• Wellbeing: An extensive health programme that includes access to an online wellbeing platform, yoga and pilates courses, sports communities and mental resilience workshops

• International PwC network: broad access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms

• Supporting you in every phase of your life, including Teddy Care (childcare in the event of illness) and family friendly work schemes

Let’s build something great together. What are you waiting for?

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