Equans – Senior Legal Counsel

Reference number: VL/BE/4056/25

Company Lawyer Permanent position Brussels

Equans | Senior Legal Counsel

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Our client

Equans, a Bouygues group company, is a world leader in multi-technical services, with offices in 20 country hubs.

The brand name reflects its mission: providing the right answers (ANS) to the equations (EQU) faced by its customers. Equans designs and delivers customized solutions to enhance buildings, technical equipment, systems, and processes while helping clients optimize their usage.

With nearly 90,000 highly qualified employees and a strong geographic presence through its established local brands, Equans possesses exceptional expertise in design, installation, maintenance, and performance services. Its unique combination of skills spans HVAC, Cooling & Fire Protection, Facility Management, Digital & ICT, Electrical, Mechanical & Robotics, and more.

Equans’ deep industry knowledge and technical know-how position it as a key partner in supporting clients through modernization and sustainable development transitions.

Function

For the legal team at Equans, we are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel for their Digital & Carbon Shift and Smart Buildings Divisions mainly located in Brussels area.

Your main responsibilities:

  • Analyze (public and private) tender documents (especially during the tender phase) and provide practical advice in the execution phase
  • Draft, negotiate and follow up on all kinds of agreements, including complex contracts and transactions, construction contracts, joint venture agreements, maintenance agreements, shareholders agreements, …
  • Provide practical legal advice on the most diverse legal issues related to all activities of Equans (contract law, obligations law, public procurement, corporate law, …)
  • Follow up on national disputes/claims involving Equans.

Profile

  • You have a master’s degree in law
  • You have at least 8 years of experience as a lawyer and/or as a in-house legal counsel
  • You have experience or interest in contract law, in construction law, in public procurement and in digital and carbon shift areas
  • You have talent and interest in negotiating complex contracts and transactions
  • You have interest and insight in the non-legal aspects of a project whether technical, commercial, financial and/or strategic
  • You have strong communication and relational skills
  • You are proactive, positive, pragmatic and have an open mind
  • You are assertive, confident and a real team player, and you can work autonomously at the same time
  • You speak and write fluently Dutch. A good command of French is a plus.

Offer

  • A competitive salary in line with your education and experience
  • Interesting training and career opportunities
  • Group-, hospitalization insurance
  • Eco & meal vouchers, representation allowance, 13th month, holiday pay
  • Lease car (with charging card)
  • Smartphone with subscription, internet fee
  • Additional paid leave, homeworking.

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

Getting to know You
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.
Finding the perfect match
By combining your talents and aspirations with our market expertise, we identify the ideal match. We propose positions that truly suit you.
Introduction and coaching
We introduce you to our client and provide personal guidance and coaching throughout the process, ensuring you’re prepared every step of the way.
Ongoing support
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
+32 479 33 43 46

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