Wolf Oil Corporation is an independent lubricant blender specialized in producing tailored, technology-enhanced lubricants that support more efficient, effective and environmentally-friendly engine operation. We are a family company with strong values, known for our flexibility and performance in flow. Our motto "Big enough to deliver, small enough to care" perfectly captures who we are.

 Our Products

We produce lubricants for all sorts of applications, from passenger cars to bikes and even construction machines, at our HQ in Hemiksem, Belgium. We blend these products in bulk as well as for our own two brands, Wolf and Champion. Thanks to the high quality of our products, we managed to engage in premium partnerships like FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and FIA World Rallycross Championship (WRX).

 Our Way of Working

The dynamic, innovative and open structure of Wolf Oil Corporation allows us to adapt swiftly to the ever-changing reality of the industry. This brings a lot of change and movement or flow, and just like in an engine, the flow of a lubricant is essential. It also brings along a lot of energy, which we share with each other encourages allowing us to go the extra mile, time after time.

 As an organization:

• We always steer towards co-creation and teamwork
• We don't pay too much attention to hierarchy
• We keep our eyes open for what surrounds us
• We go for authentic, long-term business relationships

 Our colleagues:

• Are true entrepreneurs with an adventurous spirit
• Believe change to be the essential foundation of growth
• Share a can-do mentality, rolling up their sleeves when necessary
• Know how to work pragmatic, be it in a team or individually

As Commercial Legal Counsel you support the further growth of our company by managing the legal and regulatory risks in the many countries where Wolf Oil Corporation NV is active and within the new emerging potential markets.

Responsibilities

• Your key responsibilities include:
• Providing functional support and advice to all the company’s business units with respect to any legal matter within an international business environment (contracts, business projects, investments, distribution, supply/procurement, transport and logistics, real estate, …) and relevant regulations.
• Providing contract drafting and negotiation support in relation to mainly corporate, commercial and finance contracts
• Providing general legal and strategic advice concerning various matters (such as insurance legislation, liability law..)
• Manage important projects like the digitalization of contracts and contract management, creating legal playbooks & self-help templates for contracts.
• Manage commercial litigation files.
• Keeping up to date of relevant evolutions and developments and managing a network of local counsel in relation to all of the above.
• Developing and maintaining strong business partner relationships with stakeholders in the different business units.

• You have obtained a Master Degree in Law from a first rate Belgian or European University.
• You have 2-5 years of experience professional experience in business law within a legal department of an international company or a law firm.
• Your level of English is excellent and at least a very good level of French or Dutch.
• You are fluent in writing contracts in an international context (distribution agreements, agency agreements, as well as confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, etc.).
• You have experience with data protection laws and regulations or are willing to learn these.
• You are capable of assessing business risks and you can suggest adequate measures or proposals to limit those potential legal risks.
• You are familiar with, or have an interest in, corporate law, M&A and corporate governance.
• You are business oriented with a problem solving / pragmatic approach
• You work meticulous, have a hands-on mentality and your communication is both oral and written very strong.
• You are a self-starter with team attitude

• Varied and challenging role within a dynamic company, with ambitious projects on the horizon
• Family atmosphere with a diverse and international team of 270 specialists
• Solid training and support with personal development at the core
• Competitive remuneration package supplemented with various extra-legal benefits.