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Barry Callebaut · Lebbeke-Wieze, BE

# Sr. Legal Counsel

Lebbeke-Wieze, BE Senior individual contributor Legal & Compliance 

Listed on Barry Callebaut’s official careers site. Listed as of October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Barry Callebaut’s careers site →](https://jobs.barry-callebaut.com/job/Lebbeke-Wieze-Sr_-Legal-Counsel-9280/1427860700/)

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## Job description

About the role The Senior Legal Counsel serves as a trusted business partner to the organization in Europe, Middle East and Africa, providing pragmatic, solution-oriented legal advice across a broad range of commercial, corporate, compliance, and operational matters. The role supports business growth while ensuring legal compliance and managing risk in a fast-paced international environment. Key responsibilities include Commercial Legal Support
- Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements.
- Provide practical legal guidance to commercial teams during contract negotiations.
- Develop and maintain standard contract templates and legal playbooks.

### Corporate and Business Advisory
- Advise management and business stakeholders on legal matters affecting operations across Europe, Middle East and Africa.
- Support corporate governance activities and ensure compliance with applicable company policies.
- Participate in strategic business projects, acquisitions, integrations, restructurings, and transformation initiatives.
- Identify legal risks and propose commercially viable mitigation strategies.

### Compliance and Risk Management
- Promote adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Provide legal support on compliance matters.
- Deliver legal training and awareness programs to business stakeholders.
- Support investigations and internal compliance reviews when required.

### Dispute Resolution and Litigation Management
- Manage pre-litigation and litigation matters in collaboration with external counsel.
- Advise on disputes involving commercial contracts, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate legal strategies and oversee external legal spending.

### Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, HR, Sustainability, and Digital teams.
- Act as a key legal contact for regional leadership.
- Collaborate with the broader global legal network to ensure consistency and sharing of best practices. About you
- Master’s degree in law
- Fluency in English, French and Dutch
- Qualified lawyer in Belgium or another European jurisdiction preferred
- Minimum 8-12 years of relevant legal experience.
- Experience gained in a leading international law firm and/or multinational corporation.
- Strong background in commercial contract law and business advisory.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, food industry, FMCG, B2B, or industrial environments is highly desirable.
- Experience working in a matrixed, international organization.
- Deep expertise in commercial and contract law.
- Sound understanding of corporate and compliance matters.
- Strong business acumen and ability to translate legal concepts into practical business solutions.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: Lebbeke-Wieze, BE[Apply on Barry Callebaut’s careers site →](https://jobs.barry-callebaut.com/job/Lebbeke-Wieze-Sr_-Legal-Counsel-9280/1427860700/)

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