Senior Legal Counsel
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Protime, proud member of the SD Worx group, has become a successful European provider of HR software solutions and related services for Workforce management, Time & Attendance, Access and Planning. With its solutions and expertise, Protime helps companies deal with time in a more efficient and valuable way.
'Make time valuable' is our vision, and we make it happen everyday thanks to our 600 committed employees across Europe.
Do you enjoy turning legal complexity into practical business solutions? Are you the kind of person who sees contracts, compliance and commercial challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles? Ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced international SaaS company?
What will you do?
As Legal Counsel for Protime you will be working closely with the other Legal Counsels in Europe and Mauritius to support the SD Worx and Protime business on a wide range of legal matters.
Our legal team provides proactive and practical legal support and advises the business of the SD Worx group on a wide range of legal questions, with a focus on commercial law, contract law and IT law. You will also partner with internal and external stakeholders to help implement strategic projects across the group. This allows you to have an impact on the growing business of both Protime and SD Worx.
You will become part of a dynamic, multinational legal team. Our current corporate legal team works from Belgium (HQ), Germany, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Mauritius, United Kingdom and Ireland and consists of 22 legal counsels in different expert areas.
How will you do this?
Advise internal stakeholders in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Spain on a wide range of legal matters, including risk assessments, ad-hoc queries, and strategic project support.
Offer first line guidance on GDPR-related matters, including data protection agreements and compliance questions, in cooperation with expert colleagues on these area’s.
Monitor and assess local legislative developments that may impact our operations in the respective countries.
Negotiating, drafting and reviewing a wide range of commercial agreements such as customer agreements, supplier agreements, general terms and conditions, etc.
Give accurate, proactive and pragmatic legal advice in a timely and efficient manner.
Provide legal support for the effective handling of claims and following-up litigations with external experts/lawyers.
Create and update legal templates and best practices in line with corporate guidelines.
Contribute to the communication and implementation of the legal policies, templates, guidelines and processes and provide training to our internal stakeholders in this regard.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the legal department.
This is you?
A Master’s degree in Belgian law. Knowledge of other jurisdictions is considered to be an asset, but is not a requirement.
Minimum 5 years' experience as an attorney and/or as an in-house legal counsel with a focus on the following areas of law: Commercial law, Contract law and/or IT law.
Effective communication skills in Dutch, French and English (orally and in writing).
Business mindset with the ability to turn legal complexity into pragmatic advice that is understandable for people without a legal background.
Organizational skills that allow you to plan and prioritize projects, as well as strong analytical, negotiation and contract drafting skills.
Proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Hands-on and can-do mentality.
Be a team player, yet able to work autonomously.
High level of integrity, professionalism, intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn and grow.
What do we offer you?
Gross salary: between €5.000 and €6.000 per month, depending on your experience.
Comprehensive benefits package, including:
Company car with fuel/charging card
Net expense allowance
Meal vouchers and eco vouchers
Hospitalisation and group insurance
Year-end bonus and annual bonus
Mobile phone subscription and device voucher
FIP Plan (Flex Income Plan / cafeteria plan)
Work-life balance: a 40-hour workweek with 12 additional leave days (ADV days).
Why choose protime?
Protime is a growth company with an international mindset. That means you can make an impact, continuously develop yourself and grow with the company.
Working at Protime means working in an environment with fast decision-making procedures and short communication lines. We embrace change and new ideas are fully encouraged.
We love taking our work and each other to the next level. Performing together at our best and getting satisfaction from our work: that's what we're all about!
With us you work hybrid: alternately from our headquarters in Mechelen and from home. The working hours are flexible. The focus is on the quality of your work.
Workplace & culture
Protime is much more than just an organisation that aims to support companies in their workforce management and time registration. Behind each company, there are people who, each in their own way, contributed to building the company culture. Obviously, Protime is no exception to this rule.
But at Protime, we feel that there is something unique. A culture so engaging, our employees made walking the extra mile their second nature.
What to expect during your recruitment process at Protime!
Why join Protime? Here are 5 good reasons!
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Fast-growing company
Protime is a fast-growing company with a strong corporate culture. Protimers are also innovation oriented. You get the opportunity to try out your ideas. Not to mention a real team spirit among the "Protimers". It's enough to make you think, isn't it?
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Long-term partnership
We offer you a long-term partnership. That is why we intend to invest ourselves fully so that you will be able to flourish in your career. There are many opportunities for personal growth. It is up to you to seize them!
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Team activities
Camaraderie is one of our company's core values. Joining Protime also means taking part in the many team activities, parties and teambuildings that are planned. This is an opportunity to spend time with your colleagues in a different setting than just in the office.
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Once in a lifetime employer
Well-being at work is a strategic objective for our company. The proof is that Protime has been a Great Place To Work™ 10 years in a row, since 2023 we are making it our goal to be the Once in a Lifetime Employer for every Protimer.
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Attractive benefits
Nobody works for free, so next to the warm work environment and amazing colleagues, we intend to offer you a competitive salary package, complemented with attractive benefits.
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About Protime
Protime is market leader in Workforce Management (WFM) and Collaborative solutions. As an independent part of the SD Worx group, Protime can offer their customers the benefits from a complete service, from time management to payroll management with one and the same supplier.
Thanks to a continuous focus on innovation, Protime supplies her solutions in Workforce management to a wide and varied range of clients and markets. Today Protime has over 5000 installations across Europe.