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Position Summary

LG Electronics Benelux is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Legal Counsel to support the Benelux legal function and serve as a strategic advisor to senior management.

You will oversee all legal matters related to commercial contracting, competition law, GDPR compliance, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

As a key business partner, you will play a critical role in enabling sustainable growth, mitigating legal risk, and fostering a strong culture of ethics and compliance across LG Electronics Benelux.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Legal Advisory

• Serve as the legal advisor to senior management and business leaders across the Benelux region.
• Provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal support to support business objectives while managing risk.
• Advise on strategic initiatives, new business models, partnerships, and corporate projects.
• Translate legal and regulatory developments into practical business guidance.

Commercial Law

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements, including:
• Sales and distribution agreements
• Procurement and supplier contracts
• Marketing and sponsorship agreements
• Service agreements
• E-commerce and technology-related contracts
• Software licensing and SaaS agreements
• Develop and maintain contract templates and legal processes to improve efficiency and consistency.

Competition & Antitrust Law

• Organize competition law compliance initiatives across the Benelux organization.
• Advise on pricing structures, distribution arrangements, market practices, and customer relationships.
• Identify and mitigate antitrust risks in commercial decision-making.
• Develop and deliver competition law training programs for business stakeholders.

Data Privacy & GDPR

• Act as legal advisor on privacy and data protection matters.
• Oversee GDPR compliance and privacy governance initiatives.
• Review and negotiate Data Processing Agreements and international data transfer arrangements.
• Advise on data breaches, investigations, privacy impact assessments, and regulatory inquiries.
• Collaborate with regional and global compliance teams to ensure alignment with LG standards.

Compliance & Corporate Governance

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of compliance frameworks.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting LG Electronics Benelux.
• Manage external legal counsel and legal spend where required.
• Support investigations, audits, disputes, and regulatory interactions.
• Ensure strong governance practices and legal compliance throughout the organization.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent).
• Qualified lawyer/admitted to practice in an EU jurisdiction preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in a multinational corporate environment and/or leading international law firm.
• Proven expertise in:
• Commercial and contract law
• EU competition and antitrust law
• GDPR and privacy law
• Previous experience managing or mentoring legal professionals.
• Experience working with senior management and cross-functional leadership teams.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong commercial judgment and business acumen.
• Excellent negotiation and contract drafting capabilities.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Effective leadership and coaching capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Languages

• Fluent English & Dutch.

Position Summary

LG Electronics Benelux is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Legal Counsel to support the Benelux legal function and serve as a strategic advisor to senior management.

You will oversee all legal matters related to commercial contracting, competition law, GDPR compliance, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

As a key business partner, you will play a critical role in enabling sustainable growth, mitigating legal risk, and fostering a strong culture of ethics and compliance across LG Electronics Benelux.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Legal Advisory

• Serve as the legal advisor to senior management and business leaders across the Benelux region.
• Provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal support to support business objectives while managing risk.
• Advise on strategic initiatives, new business models, partnerships, and corporate projects.
• Translate legal and regulatory developments into practical business guidance.

Commercial Law

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements, including:
• Sales and distribution agreements
• Procurement and supplier contracts
• Marketing and sponsorship agreements
• Service agreements
• E-commerce and technology-related contracts
• Software licensing and SaaS agreements
• Develop and maintain contract templates and legal processes to improve efficiency and consistency.

Competition & Antitrust Law

• Organize competition law compliance initiatives across the Benelux organization.
• Advise on pricing structures, distribution arrangements, market practices, and customer relationships.
• Identify and mitigate antitrust risks in commercial decision-making.
• Develop and deliver competition law training programs for business stakeholders.

Data Privacy & GDPR

• Act as legal advisor on privacy and data protection matters.
• Oversee GDPR compliance and privacy governance initiatives.
• Review and negotiate Data Processing Agreements and international data transfer arrangements.
• Advise on data breaches, investigations, privacy impact assessments, and regulatory inquiries.
• Collaborate with regional and global compliance teams to ensure alignment with LG standards.

Compliance & Corporate Governance

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of compliance frameworks.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting LG Electronics Benelux.
• Manage external legal counsel and legal spend where required.
• Support investigations, audits, disputes, and regulatory interactions.
• Ensure strong governance practices and legal compliance throughout the organization.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent).
• Qualified lawyer/admitted to practice in an EU jurisdiction preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in a multinational corporate environment and/or leading international law firm.
• Proven expertise in:
• Commercial and contract law
• EU competition and antitrust law
• GDPR and privacy law
• Previous experience managing or mentoring legal professionals.
• Experience working with senior management and cross-functional leadership teams.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong commercial judgment and business acumen.
• Excellent negotiation and contract drafting capabilities.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Effective leadership and coaching capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Languages

• Fluent English & Dutch.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.