Legal Counsel – Brussels – FR/EN – Clinical Research

Job title:

Legal Counsel – Brussels – FR/EN – Clinical Research

Company

Michael Page

Job description

Our client, an international non-profit research organization in oncology, is looking for a Legal Counsel to support clinical research activities and organizational operations. The role involves drafting and negotiating agreements, providing legal and ethical advice, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth execution of contracts and compliance in an international setting.Our client is a non-profit research organization representing the largest global network of academic groups dedicated to clinical research. With over 30 clinical trials ongoing or under development at any time, the organization plays a leading role in shaping innovative, practice-changing treatments worldwide. The team works with pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, research institutes, and partners to accelerate progress in clinical research.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize agreements related to clinical research (e.g., confidentiality, clinical study, consortium, services, grants, vendor agreements).
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate legal aspects of study activities (start-up, amendments, terminations).
• Advise on legal and ethical issues linked to research, including informed consent and governance.
• Provide guidance on legal matters concerning the organization’s operations as an aisbl (insurance, statutes, etc.).
• Support the philanthropy department with legal advice when required.

• Master’s in Law with minimum 3 years of relevant experience in clinical research, medical field, or contract law.
• Experience at the Bar is a plus.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; French and other languages are an asset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Strong sense of responsibility, ethics, and an interest in scientific and non-profit topics.

• Opportunity to contribute to innovative clinical research with global impact.
• Stimulating, international, and multicultural work environment.
• Full-time permanent contract (no freelance)

Competitive salary and benefits package, including: * Annual salary on 13.92 months

• Flexible working hours and telework possibilities
• 30 days of holiday per year, plus one extra day every 5 years of seniority
• Group insurance (employer contribution 4%, employee 2%)
• Hospitalization insurance fully covered for employee
• Transport intervention (public/private)
• Luncheon vouchers (EUR 8 face value, EUR 1.09 employee contribution per day)
• Eco vouchers (EUR 250 annually for full-time employees)
• Mobile phone as per internal policy

Expected salary

Location

Brussel

Job date

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:09:21 GMT

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