Junior Legal Manager – Data Protection, IP & Technology

At BDO Belgium , we believe that expertise truly makes a difference when combined with a human, entrepreneurial mindset. To further strengthen our Legal Advisory – Data Protection, IP & Technology team , we are looking for a Junior Legal Manager who combines strong technical expertise with people leadership and commercial acumen.

This role is ideal for a legal professional who wants to take ownership , coach others , and actively contribute to the growth of both clients and colleagues.

What will you be doing?

As a Junior Legal Manager, you act as a trusted advisor to clients and a coach to junior colleagues. You work independently on complex matters while contributing to the development of our practice.

Your Key Responsibilities Include

Legal advisory

• Advising clients on GDPR matters
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial, IT and GDPR/ data - related contracts
• Supporting clients on data protection governance , compliance and audits
• Advising on Data Act, AI regulation, copyright and trademark law (strong asset)
• Translating legal and regulatory developments into pragmatic, business - oriented solutions
  
  

People management & coaching

• Training, coaching and supervising junior colleagues
• Actively following up on their development and performance
• Acting as a sparring partner and quality gate for their work
• Contributing to a collaborative, learning - oriented team culture
  
  

Commercial & business development

• Identifying (cross - )selling opportunities with clients
• Translating commercial opportunities into concrete proposals
• Acting as a BDO ambassador towards clients and internally
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships with a high sense of ownership
  
  

What do you bring to the table?

You are a driven and responsible legal professional with a strong interest in data, technology and innovation. You combine technical excellence with leadership and a commercial mindset.

You Bring

• A Master’s degree in Law , with a required additional specialisation in data protection, intellectual property or technology law
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience , gained in consulting and/or a law firm
• Strong expertise in GDPR and contract law (must - have)
• Knowledge of and interest in the Data Act, AI regulation, copyright and trademark law
• Proven people management and coaching skills
• A commercial mindset and the ability to spot opportunities
• Fluency in Dutch, French and English
• A strong sense of responsibility, ownership and autonomy
  
  

What do we bring to the table?

At BDO, you get the space to grow, shape your role and make an impact.

• A challenging and varied role with a high level of autonomy
• A people - first culture where knowledge sharing and development are key
• F lexibility in terms of remote work and office presence
• An attractive salary package with fringe benefits
• Clear opportunities to grow towards people management, project leadership and commercial roles
• The possibility to craft your job in line with your talents, ambitions and interests
  
  

Ready to make an impact?

If you are looking for a role where you can combine legal expertise, people leadership and entrepreneurship , we would be happy to meet you.