Senior Commercial & IT Legal Counsel

Job Description

Do you love contracts, enjoy negotiations and have a genuine interest in technology? Then keep reading.

We are looking for an experienced, pragmatic and business-minded Commercial & IT Legal Counsel to strengthen our Belux Legal Team.

At Sopra Steria, we operate in a fascinating and rapidly evolving environment where technology, business and regulation increasingly intersect. Our clients rely on us to design, develop, integrate, secure and operate complex IT systems and digital solutions. This creates interesting legal challenges, from negotiating large IT services contracts to understanding how emerging regulations and technologies are reshaping our business.

We are looking for someone who enjoys tackling those challenges, takes ownership of their work and knows how to turn complex legal issues into practical, workable solutions.

You will join a small, experienced and approachable legal team in which independence, initiative and common sense are highly valued. We work closely with the business, we like straightforward communication, and we believe that a good legal department should help make things happen rather than simply point out what cannot be done.

This is a hands-on commercial legal role, not a purely regulatory or compliance position. Contracts, negotiations and business risk management will be at the heart of your day-to-day work.

What Will You Do?
You will spend a significant part of your time doing what we hope you genuinely enjoy: drafting, reviewing, negotiating and improving commercial contracts.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of agreements, including IT services, subcontracting, procurement and partnership agreements.
• Taking ownership of contractual negotiations with clients, suppliers and business partners, from the initial review to the final agreement.
• Identifying and addressing key contractual risks relating to liability, indemnities, warranties, intellectual property, data protection, service levels and performance commitments.
• Finding clear, balanced and commercially workable contractual language that protects Sopra Steria without unnecessarily complicating business relationships.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of our contractual templates, standard clauses and negotiation practices.

You should be someone who enjoys getting the wording right, understands why a seemingly minor contractual detail can make a significant difference, and takes satisfaction in negotiating a good agreement.

We are looking for someone who helps the business understand and manage them.
 

Technology, AI and the changing regulatory landscape

Technology is evolving rapidly, and so is the legal environment surrounding it. Regulations such as the GDPR, NIS2, DORA and the EU AI Act are increasingly influencing the services our clients expect us to deliver, the solutions we develop and the contractual commitments we are asked to assume.

As part of your role, you will:

• Follow relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting IT services, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
• Understand how these developments impact Sopra Steria's business model, service offerings and contractual risk exposure.
• Help translate regulatory requirements into practical contractual implications and appropriate risk allocation.
• Advise on emerging contractual questions relating to AI-enabled solutions, data usage, cybersecurity obligations and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to developing pragmatic contractual approaches to new technologies and evolving client requirements.

You do not need to be an expert in every new regulation from day one. What matters is that you are intellectually curious, comfortable navigating unfamiliar legal territory and genuinely interested in understanding how technology and regulation interact.

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

Your experience and qualifications

• You hold a Master's degree in Law, preferably in Belgian law.
• You have 6 to 10 years of relevant experience as an in-house legal counsel and/or a lawyer in private practice. More important than the exact number of years is your ability to work independently and handle complex commercial matters with confidence.
• You have solid experience in commercial contract law, preferably in an IT, technology, outsourcing or other complex B2B services environment.
• You understand, or are eager to develop a thorough understanding of, the business model and specific contractual risks of an IT services company.
• You have proven experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• You have strong analytical skills and can translate complex contractual requirements into clear business risks and practical recommendations.
• Experience with public procurement, large IT projects or complex RFP processes is a definite advantage.
• You have a genuine interest in technology, AI, cybersecurity and the evolving regulatory landscape.
• Ideally, you are fluent in Dutch, French and English, both written and spoken. Excellent English and strong proficiency in at least one of the Belgian national languages are mandatory.

Additional Information

What Do We Offer?

• A challenging and varied legal role within a leading international IT services and consulting company.
• The opportunity to work on interesting commercial transactions, complex IT projects and emerging technology-related legal issues.
• Real autonomy and responsibility, with the freedom to manage your own files and make a tangible contribution to the business.
• A small, supportive and experienced legal team with a pragmatic, no-nonsense approach.
• Direct interaction with commercial teams, operational management and decision-makers.
• A working environment that values entrepreneurship, initiative and practical solutions rather than unnecessary formalities.
• Opportunities to develop your expertise in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, digital regulation and technology contracting.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to combine working from home with time in our offices.
• Limited travel requirements, with most activities focused on Belgium and occasional involvement in Luxembourg.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth. If you're already good at what you do, we're confident we can help you become even better.

Ready to take the next step?

We’re here to support you all the way and we are looking forward to your application!

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Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.