Legal Counsel

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Our organisation

Ageas is a listed international insurance Group with a heritage spanning of 200 years, offering Retail and Business customers Life and Non-Life insurance, and is also engaged in reinsurance activities. As an international insurance company, Ageas concentrates its activities in Europe and Asia through a combination of wholly owned subsidiaries and long-term partnerships with strong financial institutions and key distributors. Ageas ranks among the market leaders in the countries in which it operates. It represents a staff force of about 50,000 people and reported annual inflows of over EUR 17 billion in 2023. Ageas aims to be a Great place to Grow for all its people, while always staying true to its four values: care, share, deliver and dare. It fosters an inclusive culture, that values diversity and encourages everyone to get the best out of their talents. Ageas has been re-certified as Top Employer in 2024.

The vibrant Ageas Corporate Centre in Brussels is home to a variety of Group level functions including, amongst others, Risk, Finance, Legal & Compliance, Investor Relations, Human Resources, Strategy, Business Development and Corporate Communications. It sets out the long term strategy for Ageas and coordinates numerous initiatives across the Group to help realise the strategic ambitions. The Corporate Centre also facilitates knowledge and skills sharing amongst its local operating entities and JV’s, creating strong connections and leveraging on local strengths. It represents the Ageas Group towards external parties, managing relations with analysts, retail and institutional investors, regulators, rating agencies and the media.

Your function

As a Corporate Legal Counsel at ageas SA/NV, you will be part of the corporate legal team and play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive legal advice and support to the Group. Your responsibilities will be varied and will include:

• Draft a diverse range of contracts at holding level, from supplier contracts to strategic intra-group agreements, delivering sound legal advice with a hands-on approach and a full understanding of the requirements of the business. As Ageas is involved in various innovative projects, many of these contracts are technology-related.
• Act as sparring partner of the internal clients and collaborating with them for pragmatic, business friendly, and legally sound solutions
• Participate in transversal and multidisciplinary projects across the Group
• Support our sustainability team with legal advice on ESG matters
• Stay up-to-date with the latest legal and regulatory developments relevant to Ageas, including sector-specific regulations and participating in the implementation within the Group
• Review internal procedures and policies from a legal perspective and make them as hands-on as possible
• Occasionally follow up on litigation procedures, together with external counsel
• You may be asked to travel occasionally

You will report directly to the Group Head of Legal and work alongside a team of dedicated professionals.

Your profile

• You have obtained a Belgian master’s in law degree
• You have acquired at least 5 years of experience in a reputable law firm or with the in-house legal department of a significant player.
• Experience in the financial services or insurance sector, and/or with issuers listed on a stock exchange is a plus.
• You have a strong working knowledge of English and French and/or Dutch (both orally and in writing)
• You have a profound knowledge of contract law, and have experience with negotiating IT-contracts (SaaS, cloud and technology development contracts) & company law in the broadest sense, and thoroughly understand the legal implications of Ageas's status as a listed company
• You are a smart, energetic and enthusiastic person who likes to constantly delve into new legal topics both in breadth and depth
• You are a team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and working with others within and outside of the legal department

We offer

• The possibility of (maximum 50%) home working;
• A dynamic, multicultural working environment;
• An interesting and extensive salary package (including meal vouchers, eco vouchers, hospitalization, disability and group insurance, additional child benefit, mobile allowance and intervention in the internet reimbursement, ...);
• The possibility to optimize part of your salary package through a flexible income plan;
• A corporate culture where you are encouraged to share your views and opinions;
• A flat organizational structure with close collaboration and communication with management and cross departments;
• An extensive range of learning & development opportunities through our online learning platform;
• The opportunity to further develop yourself and to be part of a great team at a Top employer in Belgium. Find out more about it here.

Interested?

Please apply online. We are looking forward to talking to you!