Job Description:The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleAs a Legal Counsel for Benelux, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.Here, you will make an impact by:
Review and negotiate commercial contracts, and provide counsel on legal compliance with a focus on a large environmental remediation project
Engage with external stakeholders and authorities, provide legal representation, and maintain company interests
Offer legal advice to 3M Belgium’s different business teams and support functions, manage claims and litigation, and instruct outside counsel
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate effectively, and build strong working relationships
Analyze legal issues, identify risks, and develop strategies to protect company interests and counsel regarding regulatory compliance
Your Skills and ExpertiseTo set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:
Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree
Fluent in Dutch and English
Significant post-qualification legal experience, including experience as Belgian attorney-at-law
Effective communication across all levels, strong interpersonal skills, willingness to engage with stakeholders, and collaborate within the team
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, proactive in identifying risks and offering practical solutions
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Good level of French
Experience in environmental law
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Job specifics:
Location: Diegem, Belgium
Based on site
Full Time
Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations?If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.We look forward to hearing from you!Resources for YouFor more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.--- Please provide your CV in English ---Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity-related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
