Senior Legal Counsel – International Commercial Contracts

About the role

Melexis is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Tessenderlo office. You will act as a true business partner within a global, technology‑driven organization, supporting a wide range of commercial and IP‑related agreements.

Key responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft and review international commercial agreements, including contracts with universities, customers, suppliers, and IP licences.
• Provide legal advice to sales, procurement, R&D and innovation teams, translating complex legal issues into clear, pragmatic guidance.
• Balance legal risk with commercial objectives to enable confident business decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to deliver efficient, solution‑oriented support.
• Contribute to the development and strengthening of the legal function as a strategic partner.
• Engage directly with senior leadership in a flat, non‑hierarchical structure.

Required profile

• European Master’s degree in Law.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in commercial law, preferably as an in‑house counsel in an international environment.
• Strong expertise in international commercial contracts and IP‑related matters.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong interest in innovation, technology, automotive or robotics sectors.
• Team‑player with a focus on transparency, knowledge sharing and pragmatic problem solving.
• Analytical, solution‑driven and able to build trusted advisor relationships.

Required skills

What we offer

• High‑tech, BEL20‑listed company with global impact.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and key business stakeholders.
• International scope across Europe, the US and Asia.
• Flat, non‑hierarchical organization offering ownership and autonomy.
• Hybrid working model (2 days remote).
• Competitive salary package with fringe benefits.