Legal Counsel – International Transactions

About the role

Credendo is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its legal team in Brussels. As Legal Counsel you will advise on international transactions, export credit insurance and financing matters, combining rigorous legal analysis with pragmatic, business‑focused solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage claims files related to export transactions and buyer’s credits across multiple legal domains.
• Liaise with exporters, banks, embassies and external advisers.
• Provide advice on company, insolvency and (re)insurance law in an international context.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into clear, actionable guidance.
• Contribute to the design and refinement of insurance and financing products.
• Participate in negotiations, balancing legal, commercial and relational interests.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Law.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Fluent in Dutch, French and English.
• Business‑oriented with a strong interest in the financial aspects of international trade.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

What we offer

• Permanent contract in a stable, multilingual, international environment.
• Continuous learning opportunities.
• Competitive salary with meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance, extra‑legal pension, home‑working and flex‑reward benefits.
• Hybrid working model (three days remote per week) supporting work‑life balance.
• Company values centred on respect, customer intimacy and reliability.