CFE – Senior Group Legal Counsel

CFE is a multidisciplinary group (listed on Euronext Brussels) active in Belgium, Luxembourg and Poland in 4 businesses segments with high growth potential because they have the opportunity to shape the world of tomorrow:

• Real Estate Development
• Multitechnical
• Construction & Renovation
• Sustainable Investments

With more than 3100 employees and a long experience and expertise acquired since its foundation in 1880, the CFE Group aims to challenge the status quo and create positive change by successfully addressing environmental and social challenges for the well-being of future generations. The CFE Group achieves this ambition by placing sustainability, innovation and respect for employees at the heart of its strategy and by offering its customers end-to-end solutions.

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Group Legal Counsel to join CFE’s legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, particularly in mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance, along with knowledge of and/or interest in construction law and public private partnerships. This role offers the opportunity to expand into other legal areas such as GDPR, insurance law, public market regulations, labor law and to contribute to the growth of an innovative and rapidly expanding Group. As part of the CFE’s legal team, you will report to the General Counsel while working alongside experienced (legal) professionals.

• You provide expert legal advice on corporate law and corporate governance matters, including M&A and other corporate transactions.
• You offer legal and contract support to the Group’s entities on construction law and public-private partnerships.
• You explore and practice various areas of law, including GDPR, insurance law, public market regulations, and labor law, by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of legal documents and contracts.
• You coordinate and contribute to corporate housekeeping tasks for CFE and all Group entities, with the help of a junior; legal counsel and a paralegal.
• You further develop the legal community within the Group by identifying synergies, defining processes, and fostering collaboration.
• You design and implement Group (legal) risk management strategies and processes.
• You ensure compliance with the Group’s policies and monitor their implementation. Internal use only.
• You provide practical and clear legal advice on a broad range of legal questions related to the Group’s activities, collaborating with internal business stakeholders.
• You are accountable for working independently and taking responsibility, while actively contributing to team knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• You stay informed about relevant legal developments and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• You hold a master’s degree in Law.
• You have at least 8 years of relevant experience in corporate law, gained in a major law firm or as an in-house lawyer, preferably in a comparable sector.
• You possess knowledge of and/or a keen interest in construction law, project finance, and public-private partnerships.
• You are fluent in Dutch, French, and English.
• You have experience in advising on contentious matters and disputes.
• You demonstrate strong analytical skills and a pragmatic business approach.
• You excel in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• You have strong negotiation skills, with the ability to handle complex discussions and secure advantageous outcomes for both parties.
• You are proactive, open-minded, and solution-oriented.
• You work autonomously but also thrive as a team player.
• You combine a “business enabler” mindset with intellectual independence, ensuring a sound and sustainable legal framework for CFE’s operations.

Besides great colleagues and a fantastic new wooden HQ in Brussels, you will be offered a competitive compensation & benefits package including:

• A full-time position with the possibility of hybrid working and the ability to flex your hours as you need.
• An attractive remuneration package with many advantages such as a competitive base pay, a range of extralegal benefits as: sustainable transport options (mobility budget or lease car), lunch vouchers, a pension savings scheme and affiliation at a hospitalization insurance plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in various areas.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• A challenging and dynamic work environment

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.