Legal Scholar / Researcher in Energy Law (10% appointment)

About the role

The Faculty of Law and Criminology seeks a legal scholar/researcher to join the VLAIO TETRA project V2GUIDE, focusing on the legal aspects of bidirectional charging (V2G/V2X). This is a 10% limited‑duration contract (22 months) based at Ghent University.

Key responsibilities

• Map Flemish and federal energy law frameworks, including the Energy Decree, Energy Order, and grid operators' technical regulations, concerning bidirectional energy flows.
• Analyse European market developments such as EMD‑5 and their impact on active consumers, linking them to standards like AFIR.
• Translate complex legal findings into practical information sheets and one‑pagers for HR, Legal, Finance, and Facility Management.
• Participate actively in the advisory committee with stakeholders from grid operators, CPOs, installer federations, and public authorities.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Law.
• Thorough knowledge and practical experience in energy law, preferably as in‑house counsel or attorney dealing with energy or charging infrastructure.
• Knowledge of legal, tax, and regulatory aspects of electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and energy flexibility markets is an advantage.
• Fluency in Dutch is required.

Required skills

• Expertise in mapping and interpreting energy legislation and regulations.
• Ability to produce clear, accessible legal documentation for non‑legal audiences.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract (10% of full‑time) for 22 months, starting earliest 02/11/2026.
• Salary determined by university wage scales WM1 to WM4.
• Benefits include training opportunities, 36 days of annual leave (pro‑rated), bicycle allowance and eco‑vouchers.