AB InBev – Legal Counsel BeLux

Reference number: VL/BE/4033/25

Company Lawyer Permanent position Leuven

AB InBev | Legal Counsel BeLux

Our client

Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, AB InBev is the world’s biggest brewer. They are based in 16 European countries, with four different business units in 12 different time zones and 28 breweries. And this scale is built on solid foundations. Their history stretches back over 600 years, right back to when French monks were brewing their first Leffe beer. Today, working with brands like Stella Artois, Corona and the American brand Budweiser, they keep dreaming big. They brew the world’s most-loved beers, build iconic brands and create meaningful experiences.

At AB InBev, dreaming big is what they do. Brewing the world’s most loved beers, building iconic brands like Bud, Stella Artois, Hoegaarden, Tripel Karmeliet, Leffe and crafting meaningful moments are what inspire them.

They are a team of passionate owners who aren’t afraid to dream big because they know that together, they can achieve anything. To build a more sustainable, inclusive and rewarding future. Turning any challenge into an opportunity. So, let’s take on the challenge together. Cheers to dreaming big!

Function

As Legal Counsel, you will deal with all legal questions that arise within AB InBev. Your role is varied in content and includes areas of law such as competition law, commercial law, contract law, lease law and dispute resolution. You are at the heart of the organization and have a close relationship with the commercial teams, management as well as colleagues from the Legal & Corporate Affairs team. You will work at our office in Leuven, a 5-minute walk from the railway station. The legal counsel reports to the Head of Legal Belgium and Luxembourg.

  • You will mainly provide strategic legal support to the Belgian and Luxembourg commercial teams, especially those focusing on the horeca market, beer wholesalers, events and festivals and national customers (the “on trade” market)
  • You ensure compliance with the compliance programme in Belgium and Luxembourg (in particular with regard to competition law, the code of conduct, the fight against corruption, data confidentiality, etc.)
  • Your duties will include providing legal advice, drafting and negotiating contracts, managing the litigation portfolio and directing external service providers (law firms, notary firms, etc)
  • You will maintain close links with the commercial organisation and actively participate in driving our commercial results
  • You will train internal departments on a regular basis on the relevant aspects of competition law, commercial law and contract law
  • You constantly think about how to improve your scope by changing, automating and/or digitizing

Profile

  • Belgian Master’s degree in law. Manama or LL.M is a plus.
  • Knowledge of and experience in European and Belgian competition law, commercial law, contract law and dispute resolution
  • Perfect command of English and one of the national languages (Dutch or French) with a good understanding of the other national language
  • 4-7 years of relevant experience at an international law firm or in a similar position in a legal department of an international company
  • Experience in dealing with complex legal issues at an international level
  • Strong analytical skills, articulate, flexible, resilient, able to perform in stressful situations, strong priority and project management skills
  • “Owner” mentality, drives results and takes on challenges

Offer

Next to the competitive base salary, AB Inbev puts their people first by providing on-top benefits :

  • Competitive annual variable bonus
  • Company car with fuel card
  • GSM
  • Laptop
  • A personalised programme of benefits including possibility of (tax-) advantaged purchase of a bicycle, transport, pension savings, electronics (mobile phone, smartwatch, monitor, tablet, TV monitors, etc), sports and fitness subscription
  • Premium and gifts according to company policy
  • Compensation and additional holidays (total 42 days)
  • A unique parental leave
  • Competitive life insurance
  • Learning and development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning/ Workday Learning/Mentoring)

What you can expect from AB Inbev :

In this role, you’ll have the potential to transform the business and your career. You’ll get the support and mentor you need to succeed. AB Inbev is a meritocracy, with plenty of room for growth and development, so you know your hard work will be rewarded. They encourage you to think big and go after your goals. You’ll get to be creative, work with international teams so you can build a global network and have direct control over your career and where it takes you.

About Vialegis

By creating perfect matches between legal professionals and organizations, we don’t just transform careers—we enhance the strength of legal teams. This leads to greater success and satisfaction for both candidates and clients. With a team of motivated, trilingual recruitment partners, we have successfully filled over 1,000 vacancies, achieving an impressive 98% success rate in permanent placements.

Process

We start with a personal conversation to understand your ambitions, skills, and future plans. This allows us to get a clear picture of your strengths and goals.
By combining your talents and aspirations with our market expertise, we identify the ideal match. We propose positions that truly suit you.
We introduce you to our client and provide personal guidance and coaching throughout the process, ensuring you’re prepared every step of the way.
Even after you have started at your new position, we remain involved. With regular check-ins and feedback, we ensure a successful and seamless experience for you.
Please feel free to contact Marie-Laure for more information.
Marie-Laure
Legal Recruitment Partner | Banking & Finance | Tax