NTT DATA – Head of Legal Benelux & France

Reference number: VL/BE/4163/25

Bedrijfsjurist Permanent position Brussel

NTT DATA | Head of Legal Benelux & France

Onze cliënt

Our Client, NTT DATA, is a leading global IT service provider, active in consulting, system development, and business IT outsourcing.
Our Client is looking for a Head of Legal Benelux & France – Business and Corporate Legal to oversee and coordinate legal activities for the Benelux and French operations.

Functiebeschrijving

As a Head of Legal Benelux & France, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

Business Legal matters:

  • Drafting and reviewing various legal documents and IT service contracts.
  • Ensuring internal approvals on non-standard clauses and managing legal templates.
  • Coordinating internal departments (e.g., DPO, IPO) during contract review processes.
  • Assessing legal risks for business opportunities, especially in public and private procurement.
  • Analyzing tender documentation and advising on mitigation strategies.

Corporate Legal matters:

  • Acting as secretary to the board and governance bodies, ensuring compliance and proper documentation.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating supplier and intercompany contracts.
  • Ensuring alignment with corporate and regulatory frameworks.

Combined areas:

  • Providing legal advice on a wide range of issues, particularly in AI and technology law.
  • Monitoring legal trends and translating them into actionable advice.
  • Managing legal risk in corporate operations and during negotiations.
  • Supporting litigation and pre-litigation procedures in coordination with the wider NTT DATA Group.
  • Handling complex legal queries on procurement, commercial and contract law.
  • Drafting explanatory notes, identifying risks, and proposing solutions.

Leadership:

  • Coordinating with international legal counterparts to ensure consistency.
  • Collaborating with external legal advisors and business stakeholders.
  • Potentially leading and mentoring a regional legal team as the department evolves.

Profiel

  • Master in Law.
  • Bar admission in Belgium, France, or a relevant Benelux jurisdiction.
  • Minimum of 8 years’ legal experience in an IT or multinational environment.
  • Solid experience in European law, public procurement, IP/ICT, and corporate governance.
  • Familiarity with EC Financial Regulation.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • High level of resilience, assertiveness, and attention to detail.
  • Capable of working under pressure and across various levels of an international organization.
  • Fluent in English and French (Dutch and Spanish are considered assets).

Aanbod

Besides a strategic leadership position within a dynamic international company, our Client also offers a flexible telework model and a competitive salary, based on experience and qualifications.

Over Vialegis

Wij geloven dat we door perfecte matches te creëren tussen juridische professionals en bedrijven, niet alleen carrières kunnen transformeren, maar ook juridische teams kunnen versterken. Dit leidt tot meer succes en voldoening voor zowel kandidaten als klanten. Met een team van gemotiveerde drietalige recruitment partners hebben we al meer dan 1.000 vacatures succesvol ingevuld, met een indrukwekkende succesratio van 98% bij vaste aanwervingen.

Proces

We starten met een persoonlijk gesprek om jou en je ambities goed te leren kennen. Zo krijgen we een duidelijk beeld van je vaardigheden, verwachtingen en toekomstplannen.
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We stellen je voor aan onze klant en bieden persoonlijke begeleiding en coaching tijdens het hele proces. Zo ben je op elke stap voorbereid.
Ook na je start blijven we betrokken. Met regelmatige debriefings en feedback zorgen we ervoor dat jij een succesvolle en zorgeloze ervaring hebt.
Neem gerust contact op met Marie voor meer informatie.
Marie
Director Executive Search  | Law Firm Partners | General Counsels