Innova - Legal Advisor

Our client is a is a prominent telecommunications company known for its extensive network infrastructure and comprehensive range of services. It provides innovative solutions in internet, mobile, and television communications, catering to both residential and business customers

Function "reports" to FK Legal & Regulatory Manager (who in turn reports "" within the Management Team to the CEO).

The function mainly concerns supporting the ongoing negotiations with the Construction Partners (CPS) for the roll-out of FK's fiber optic network.

There are currently 8 CPS active on the basis of a (complex) existing agreement based on the Dutch model. The aim is to break open and renegotiate those agreements on the basis of experience gained and Ifv new strategic choices.

Certain CPS are open to this. Certain CPS are (initially) less / not open to this. With certain CPS, the intention is to terminate the agreement (under certain conditions).

For the CPS with which we continue to work, the intention is to maintain the existing complex agreement (subordinate) for the time being, but to supplement it with :

A settlement for existing discussion points

A new way of working (see especially a program of requirements)

In the second phase, a fully coordinated version is envisaged.

For CPS that are stopped, the intention is :

Close a settlement for existing discussion points

End the existing agreement in such a way that a flawless transition can be realized with (an) other party (s) ifv the further operation of the network

What you'll do

In particular, the position has the following tasks in that context :

Analysis of potential claims

Advice in the context of such potential claims

Support negotiation of such potential claims

Proposals for contract clauses based on the discussions

Discuss these contract clauses, both internally with the various functions involved (see eg Procurement, Construction, Finance, Operations, ...) and externally (see eg lawyer (s) representing / representing the CP)

Project management and follow-up of all open points

Clear and simple Storage in drafts / comments systems

Pursue as much conformity as possible between the different texts for the different parties

Periodic "reporting" on progress to FK Legal & Regulatory Manager, who remains closely involved in the CP project

In addition, the function in support of FK's Legal & Regulatory Manager can be involved for specific questions regarding e.g. :

Administrative aspects of network deployment (see e.g. permits, permissions, ...)

Purchase files

Litigation of threatened litigation

What you bring

Degree in Law

Minimum 5 years of practical experience

Relevant experience in contract contracts

Contract lawyer

Relevant software knowledge

Smooth knowledge of Dutch and English

Minimum 4 / 5 available

Preferably no other professional activities

Minimum 1 to 2 days at the Ghent office