LEGAL COUNSEL PUBLIC LAW AND ESG

We are looking for talented people like you to join us! With your skills and passion, we have the necessary tools to realize our vision and engagement to sustainable development. This is our absolute priority! We consider the fight against climate change to be essential, and we are determined to lead our industry towards carbon neutrality.

At Heidelberg Materials, we are guided by core values such as authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We believe in diversity, both in terms of people and ideas. We actively work to create an environment where everyone can flourish and contribute to our collective success. Join us on an exciting journey of growth and shaping the future of our organization! We prioritize your development while fostering a healthy work-life balance.

Heidelberg Materials Belgium is currently looking for a 

LEGAL COUNSEL

 to join the team at our headquarters located in Braine-l'Alleud.

Your tasks & responsibilities:

Environmental Topics, Sustainability, Climate Law: 

• You will be the Point of contact for any legal questions with regard to legal sustainability matters, including in particular projects related to energy, CCS, CCU
  climate change law (including emission trading systems & carbon capture, usage & storage (CCUS) projects).
• Follow up on the legal framework for carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS) and support the set-up of related projects.
• Technology projects Cem (i.e. Anthemis or similar).
• Decarbonization of our sector (esp. carbon capture, usage & storage (CCUS) projects as well as the legal framework for low-carbon products).
• Circularity to reduce and reuse materials and natural resources.
• Biodiversity and sustainable water management programs.
• Legal advice on sustainability matters.
• Energy Law and contracts/projects related to this field.
• Environmental legal advice on low carbon products.
• Sustainability Academy. Training employees on ESG regulations and environmental law topics.
• Support with legislation and advise for environmental audit.

Public Law:

• You will be the point of contact for legal questions/project related to public/administrative law.
• Permits to construct and to operate for plants in all business lines.
• Support legal defense in administrative proceedings.
• Quarry permits.
• Other public law issues (such as air & noise protection law, water law, nature protection law, waste law, land-zoning, chemical law, …).
• Administrative Concessions (i.e. quarries, Ports).
• Maritime Concessions.
• Administrative Law Academy. Follow up of law changes and training to employes on Administrative law relevant topics.
• Organization and control of permits, overview of legal requirements and deadlines.

Civil Law, Commercial Law and Contracts:

• You provide support on Civil Law, Commercial Law and Contracts.
• Questions in the areas of general civil and commercial law and liability issues.
• Draft and review contracts, conduct legal negotiations, support defense of claims.
• Prepare templates, use digital tools to make work and control more efficient.
• GTC all business lines (revision, update and maintenance).
• Prepare presentations, training and statistics.

Legislaton update:

• To organize systeme to follow up legislation impacting the business and changes in law in, filing and communication of relevant information.
• If necessary, prepare and agree with relevant Lawyers and business on implementation action plans.

Your profile: 

• You have a master’s in law (preferably Environmental/Administrative/ Public Law).
• You have about 4-5 years’ experience in an industrial company or law firm (preferably in the matters of your field of responsibility).
• You are fluent in Dutch, French & English.
• You are a structured and organized person, capable to assume responsibilities, to be accountable, to follow up and finalize projects by yourself.
• You are an excellent communicator; you dispose of writing, convincing and negotiation skills.
• You are a team player who likes training, but also learning from others, ready to constantly improve and revise actions to ensure the use of best practices always.
• You are a fast learner, hard worker; you are assertive, proactive, well-organized; you have a critical sense and an analytical mind.

Our offer:

• You enjoy an attractive remuneration package, supplemented with a series of fringe benefits such as a pension savings plan, hospitalization insurance, meal vouchers, cafeteria plan etc.
• You are part of an economically healthy and commercially strong company, a leading global player.
• You work in an inspiring and challenging environment with room for initiative and growth.
• We work together to achieve an optimal balance between work and private life (12 ADV days flexible working hours and teleworking).
• We will provide you with excellent support, helping you to reach your full potential through training programs and talent development plans.

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of construction materials & solutions. With leading market positions in cement, aggregates and concrete, we are represented by +2.200 employees on 80 locations in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Ready to embark on this adventure with us?
Click on the link hereunder to apply now!