Merelbeke

To support the growth of ATS Group, we are building a strong legal department. To this end, we are hiring a Legal Officer to join our HR-Legal team at our headquarters in Merelbeke.

Function

As a Legal Officer, you will serve as the primary point of contact for various legal matters and work closely with the Legal Advisor to expand and professionalize the legal department.

This is not a traditional in-house counsel role, but rather a very broad range of responsibilities with a great deal of accountability:

Contract Management & Legal Support

• You analyze and monitor a variety of contracts (purchase and sale agreements, NDAs, subcontracting agreements, etc.).
• You will help monitor which contracts require a legal review. You will assist in developing a risk matrix.
• You keep templates up to date and adapt them to comply with new legislation.

Social and labor law support

• You will assist in drafting and updating employment regulations, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• You will play an active role in organizing the social elections.
• You will assist HR with compensation and benefits projects (including bicycle leasing, KEW, and group insurance).

Insurance and Compliance

• You will assist with the follow-up and handling of claims and liaise with insurers.
• You will support legal compliance initiatives, including CSRD requirements such as the collection of CSRD data, the code of conduct, etc.

Business & Collaboration

• You will monitor the files related to contractor certification for the entire corporate group.
• You will assist with internal training sessions and informational sessions to raise legal awareness within ATS.

Together with the Legal Advisor, you will ensure the smooth day-to-day management of all legal matters within the company. As your expertise grows, your responsibilities will expand accordingly.

You will report to the Legal Advisor.

Profile

• You hold a master’s degree in law and, ideally, have some prior work experience.
• High-achieving recent graduates with the right mindset are also more than welcome.
• You have a broad interest in law and are drawn to a variety of fields, such as social law, contract law, insurance, compliance, and corporate law.
• A strong interest in GDPR is a plus.
• You work independently, take the initiative, and are willing to take ownership of your projects.
• You thrive on intellectual challenges and aren’t deterred by a complex or extensive workload—on the contrary, you see it as an opportunity to bring structure to the work and learn new things.
• You have a hands-on approach, are solution-oriented, and aren’t afraid to think outside the box.
• Dedication, a sense of responsibility, and discretion—you guarantee these qualities.
• You are a true team player who believes in collaboration and shared success.
• You identify with the values of ATS Group: entrepreneurship, quality, respect, and diversity. You feel right at home with the culture of ATS Group.
• You speak and write fluent Dutch. In addition, you have a good knowledge of French and English.
• In return, you’ll receive trust, autonomy, and substantive guidance, enabling you to quickly grow into an independent role and actively contribute to the further development of the legal department within ATS Group.

Offer

A challenging and varied role within a growing group of companies active in the technology services market. You’ll be joining a stable and financially sound company with opportunities for advancement.
If you join us, there’s a good chance you’ll be here for the long haul:
• A competitive compensation package based on your knowledge and experience:
– Pension plan
– Hospitalization insurance
– Guaranteed income insurance
– Meal vouchers
– 20 days of vacation + 12 ADV days
• Are you athletic? Or would you like to be more active in the future? Then we encourage you to participate in sports activities:
– Our own ATS Run
– Cycling club at ATS
– Running or walking during lunch break
– Participation in sporting events, …
• The ATS Group is deeply committed to social responsibility:
– A St. Nicholas gift for employees with young children
– An Easter gift for everyone, with proceeds going to charity
– A birthday gift from the CEO
• Every person is unique, so we offer a personalized training program. Together with your colleagues, we’ll set you on the path to success in your job!
We recruit based on competencies and talents, regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnic identity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity…

Interested?

Contact us via the application form below. See you soon!