Legal Counsel

GC Corporation was founded in 1921 in Japan and has developed itself into one of the most prominent companies in the development, production and distribution of a very wide range of dental products. Since 1972 GC Europe NV , our European Head Office is located at the Researchpark Haasrode in Leuven. GC Europe NV supports and leads our different sales offices and dealers. Our warehouse spreads our products to Europe and the Middle East. Next to this we produce some leading products for dental technicians.

For our European Head Office in Leuven, Belgium, we are currently looking for a:

Legal Counsel

to ensure that the GC Europe organization including its affiliates in the DACH region complies with all applicable national and European legal requirements and to act as a first point of contact for all GC Europe AG companies in legal affairs.

Main responsibilities

• Independently provide legal advice to questions related to different legal aspects (civil law, labor law, and others) submitted from the GC Europe AG (Switzerland) affiliates in the DACH region and from other entities of the GC Europe AG organization.
• Draft, develop, negotiate, verify, implement and manage contracts and/or legal documents between the relevant GC company and third parties, to avoid, mitigate or transfer legal risks.
• Establish a legal framework for new projects at GC Europe NV and/or the DACH region to ensure legally correct implementation.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy , anti-bribery and other rules within the organization, mainly in the DACH region.
• Exchange information, consult, hold meetings and negotiate with insurance offices, official bodies such as ministries, authorities, consultants, lawyers, notaries and all other third parties as a legal point of contact for the DACH region of the GC Europe AG organization.
• Ensure you are well informed about the developments within the legislative framework, change and implement new legislation to guarantee the correct anticipation and application of it within the organization.

Requirements

• Academic Degree from a University in Germany, Austria or Switzerland
• At least 2 years of experience (in an international environment and/or in the life sciences industry considered a plus)
• Fluent English and German
• Independent self-starter but also a team-player
• Excellent communication and organizational skills as well as attention to detail
• Good level of MS Office tools

We offer you

• A challenging job in a growing international company
• Full time employment with a contract for an indefinite period
• Flexible working hours and a competitive salary including benefits
• Generous holiday entitlement

Interested?

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GC is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates applicants regardless of their race, nationality, gender, age or disability.

  We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, and actively promote diversity in the workforce.