Legal Counsel

As Legal Counsel you'll be joining Napoleon's Legal Department, reporting directly to the Belgium Legal Director. This is a broad, hands-on role covering corporate, commercial, and regulatory law across all Napoleon business lines, with a particular focus on serving as the primary legal contact for the HR department on social and labor law matters. The work is varied and substantive: you'll translate complex legal frameworks into practical guidance that keeps the business moving in the right direction.

What the role involves

• Advise all lines of business across a wide range of legal areas including: gambling law, commercial law, contract law, labour law, and corporate law, acting as the go-to legal contact for the HR department and delivering practical, risk-assessed solutions within clear timeframes.
• Draft and review agreements entered into by Napoleon, contributing to the standardisation of legal documentation across the business.
• Manage Napoleon's real estate portfolio and licences, ensuring business continuity and the lawfulness of all related commercial and administrative aspects.
• Coordinate and follow up on claims, disputes, and court cases to ensure Napoleon's interests are properly defended and safeguarded.
• Monitor changes in existing legislation and new legal developments relevant to Napoleon, translating these into clear, actionable guidance for impacted business lines.
• Build legal awareness across the organisation by delivering training, developing templates, and helping departments handle day-to-day matters more autonomously, without losing sight of applicable legal boundaries.

What we are looking for

• Master's degree in Law.
• 5 to 8 years of professional experience in one or more of the legal fields relevant to this role (gambling, commercial, contract, corporate, or labour law).
• Demonstrable ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice and translate complex legal matters into clear, usable guidance.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and standardising a range of commercial agreements.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and the ability to monitor and interpret legislative change.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied workload with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working as part of a close-knit legal team whilst also engaging directly with stakeholders across the business.

Nice to have

• Experience in social and labour law.
• Good working knowledge of French or any other language.

What we offer

• Flex your Rewards Plan (personalised compensation package with our Napoleon Flex Plan)
• Medical / Health Insurance
• Open Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training & Learning Development
• Competitive salary package with extra-legal benefits common in the Belgian market, including options for a company car or a mobility budget
• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance
• A strong knowledge-sharing culture designed to help you kickstart your career

Additional benefits vary by country and will be shared during the hiring process.

Ready to play?

We're not looking for a perfect CV. We're looking for someone who's excited by what we're building and ready to contribute from day one.

We hire based on talent, potential, and attitude. If this role sounds like you, even if you don't tick every box,  we'd love to hear from you.

Napoleon is committed to building an inclusive team where diverse perspectives are genuinely valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.