Head of Legal & Compliance

Storm Management -
Berchem

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Vacaturegegevens

21 uur geleden

Kwalificaties

Frans
Recht
Master
Nederlands
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We are Storm. And what we do, we do thanks to your strength.

Storm generates renewable energy. Accelerating the transition to a climate-neutral society is what drives us, every single day.
We are growing rapidly, and that creates opportunities. ‍

An open invitation: are you the driven Head of Legal & Compliance who will further expand our legal capabilities and help shape the energy transition?

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We go the extra mile to fuel your energy. That’s why we’re offering...

Potential and punch

An exciting full-timerole with broad responsibilities, influence on strategic matters and room to further develop the legal function. Routine is not on the agenda

Attractive salary & benefits

A salary commensurate with your experience and a generous benefits package.
We will, of course, handle your application with the utmost discretion so that you can focus on your next career move.

Space for the 'you' of tomorrow

Opportunities to develop in a diverse, future-forward, healthy and expanding company. We encourage continued learning through courses and seminars to enhance your knowledge. Because strength can always grow. Additionally, we offer a flexible work environment, including the possibility to work from home, so you can optimally combine work and private life.

Innovation first

You will join an innovative environment with driven colleagues and an open mindset.
Together, we make a difference.

It's all in the details. Let's talk.

As Head of Legal & Compliance you will lead Storm's legal function. You will combine strategic legal advice with a hands-on approach and manage a team of three legal professionals.

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As a trusted business partner, you will advise the various business units and senior management on legal, transactional, and compliance issues. ‍

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders and support projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from development to commercial operation.

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You will report directly to the CFO and be part of the Finance & Legal business unit.

‍Does this sound like you? Does renewable energy energize you?
Then Storm would love to welcome you to a role where strategy, entrepreneurship, and impact come together.

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What are your responsibilities?

You will lead and coach a team of three legal professionals and ensure efficient legal support throughout the organization.
You will further develop the legal team and its operations in line with Storm's growth and needs.
You are the central point of contact for all legal and compliance-related matters within the organization.
You provide practical and strategic legal advice throughout the entire project lifecycle and act as a trusted advisor to management, investors, banks, and other stakeholders.
You collaborate with a network of specialized law firms and oversee the coordination, quality, and follow-up of these partnerships.
You coordinate and support corporate and financial transactions, including share transactions, project financing, and joint ventures, in collaboration with external advisors.
You draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of agreements: shareholder agreements, loans and securities, real estate agreements and property rights, commercial contracts, and construction contracts.
You hold ultimate responsibility for corporate governance for more than 100 legal entities within the group, including corporate housekeeping, capital transactions, statutory obligations, UBO, and AML.
You lead compliance initiatives and further strengthen the group's GDPR compliance program .
You continue to optimize and professionalize the legal department, including through digitalization, standardized processes, and organization-wide templates.
You identify and implement opportunities to strengthen the legal function, for example through Legal Tech and Legal AI.
You monitor and coordinate major legal disputes and proceedings.
You maintain and further develop the framework for external legal counsel, including collaboration guidelines and cost policies.

Is this your professional zodiac sign?

You are passionate about renewable energy and are eager to make a constructive contribution to the field.
You hold a Belgian Master’s degree in Law.
You have at least 12 years of relevant experience, preferably as a senior in-house counsel and/or as a lawyer at a reputable law firm.
Experience managing a small legal team is a strong asset. Equally important are your peopleskills and your ability to help others grow.
You have strong expertise in corporate law, commercial and contract law, realestate law, financial law and liability law.
You have demonstrable experience coordinating transactions and are highly skilled in contract drafting and negotiation.
You combine legal precision with sound business acumen: you are solution-oriented,pragmatic and close to the business.
You are an effective communicator, proactive and comfortable engaging at every level of the organisation.
You thrive in a fast-growing, changing environment and are also willing to take ownership of operational matters.
You are fluent in Dutch and have professional proficiency in English. Knowledge of French is an advantage.

What exactly does Storm do?

Storm is a renewable energy producer, founded in 2008.
Together with our team of 90 colleagues, we develop, build, and operate renewable energy projects at the lowest possible social cost.

In recent years, our focus has mainly been on wind energy. Now that we have more than 55 wind turbines in operation, we are broadening our scope to other areas where we can accelerate the energy transition.

We work as responsibly as possible. We do this by openly and proactively communicating about our projects with all stakeholders.

As a company, Storm is committed to building, supporting, and promoting an inclusive, open, and healthy work environment for everyone.
However you strengthen us, Storm considers you a unique power player who contributes to climate neutrality for a better living environment.

Feel a connection sparking?

Contact Sara Berquin
by e-mail([email protected]) or call her confidentially on +32 (0) 495 25 82 08

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Nu solliciteren

We are Storm. And what we do, we do thanks to your strength.

Potential and punch

Attractive salary & benefits

Space for the 'you' of tomorrow

Innovation first

It's all in the details. Let's talk.

What exactly does Storm do?

Feel a connection sparking?

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