Corporate Paralegal

Job Title:

Corporate Paralegal Start Date:

ASAP End Date:

30th September 2026 (Further extension possible)

Location:

Brussels, Belgium Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday - Hybrid working

Client:

Leading Multinational Materials Technology Company Kintec are currently partnered with a leading multinational materials technology company. They are currently recruiting for Corporate Paralegal to be based in Brussels, Belgium. Department description and responsibilities Our client is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to temporarily strengthen the Legal team in Hanau due to an upcoming retirement. The Paralegal will support both corporate legal activities and commercial contract processes, with a strong focus on NDA review and contract database management. Initial contract duration is 3 months, with potential extension until an internal successor is selected.

Project description:

The Legal Department of our client supports all business units and corporate functions globally by ensuring legal compliance, enabling transactions, safeguarding company interests, and coordinating governance activities across jurisdictions. The team collaborates closely with local entities, external advisors, and cross-functional stakeholders, offering highquality legal support in corporate, commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters. Primary Tasks and responsibilities Supporting the regional legal team for Europe and Africa Advising, drafting and assisting in the negotiation of confidentiality agreements and promoting the use of Umicore Group's templates Contract management based on the globally used Umicore contract database (coordination of regional access rights, training of users, ensuring data quality, etc.) If necessary, support in corporate law activities Supporting our in-house lawyers in their daily work, including advising, drafting and negotiating contracts with external partners and, if necessary, administrative support Preparation of evaluations and reports on request Administrative support in projects Technical profile requirements Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in law (or Legal Studies)?or a recognized? Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certificate. Min 5 years of relevant professional experience, e.g. in a law or notary office (also as a project lawyer)), a public authority or the legal department of a company Knowledge of contract and, if applicable, corporate law You have good computer skills and are proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) as well as legal software, databases and tools Non-Technical profile requirements You have strong communication and contact skills You have excellent organizational and analytical skills, value quality and work in a detail-oriented manner You are a team player and like to share your knowledge, but you can also work independently and take on responsibility Location Brussels, Belgium Minimum of 3 days onsite per week More onsite presence during onboarding period required Language proficiencies Fluent English (working language for NDAs and database). Good command of German (daily local communication). Dutch is considered a plus.

Contract Start date:

ASAP. Initial 3-month contract, extendable.