Senior Legal Counsel – International Commercial & IP

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, providing legal support for a wide range of commercial and IP matters.

Key responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft and review international commercial agreements, including contracts with universities, customers, suppliers, IP, service, procurement, collaboration and development agreements.
• Advise sales, procurement, R&D and innovation teams on legal risks and translate 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 legal support.
• Contribute to building and strengthening the legal function as a strategic business partner.
• Engage directly with senior executives and other key stakeholders in a flat organizational 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 aspects.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Strong interest in innovation, technology and the automotive or robotics sector.
• Team‑player mindset with a focus on transparency and knowledge sharing.
• Analytical, solution‑driven and pragmatic approach.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and act as a reliable advisor.

Required skills

What we offer

• Work for a high‑tech BEL20‑listed company with global impact.
• Challenging, high‑visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership.
• International scope covering Europe, the US and Asia.
• Broad and diverse range of commercial and IP contracts in an innovative environment.
• Flat, non‑hierarchical organization offering ownership and autonomy.
• Team‑oriented, inclusive workplace focused on collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Hybrid working model (2 days remote per week).
• Competitive salary package with fringe benefits.