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Legal Counsel

Posted about 1 month ago

OfficeGhent, Flanders, Belgium

Hybrid | Payroll | Reporting to COO | 4/5 or Fulltime

At Optimile, we’re building the future of e-mobility. We are a leading software company specializing in digital solutions for the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry. Our innovative platforms empower Charging Point Operators (CPOs) and Mobility Service Providers (MSPs) to deliver a seamless and efficient EV charging experience. As we continue to grow internationally, we want our legal foundations to be just as strong as our technology.

That’s why we’re looking for a Legal Counsel who will build and own Optimile’s legal framework from the ground up and help us scale fast, while staying fully in control behind the scenes.

This is a unique role for an independent, hands-on legal professional who enjoys building structure in a fast-moving tech environment.

Your Role at Optimile

You will be our first in-house legal expert. You’ll work independently, with room to spar with the COO, collaborate closely with our contract manager and other stakeholders, and rely on external advisors when needed. You will act as the primary legal point of contact toward DKV mobility and coordinate interactions with the internal Legal Group.

Architect of Our Legal Framework

  • Build and manage our legal toolkit
  • Draft, standardize, and maintain contract templates (SaaS agreements, NDAs, Terms & Conditions, supplier and partnership contracts, etc.)
  • Review contracts with suppliers and third parties

Compliance & Risk Management

  • Monitor Belgian and European regulations relevant to e-mobility, tech, and payments (e.g., PSD2, AFIR)
  • Translate legal changes into practical, actionable advice for internal stakeholders
  • Ensure GDPR compliance and manage our privacy policy
  • Protect and manage our intellectual property

First Point of Contact for Legal Matters

  • Handle complaints, notices of default, and claims with a solution-oriented mindset
  • Minimize legal risks and protect Optimile’s interests
  • Provide clear, business-friendly legal guidance

Knowledge Sharing & Structure

  • Develop internal trainings, templates, and practical tools to strengthen the teams’ legal knowledge
  • Organize webinars when relevant (e.g., for whitelabel customers)
  • Represent Optimile in industry working groups and contribute to regulatory discussions as Optimile grows

Who We’re Looking For

  • Master’s degree in Law
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, ideally in tech/SaaS or a commercial environment
  • Independent “builder” who enjoys creating structure in a growing organization
  • Strong attention to detail and focus on consistency
  • Practical communicator who speaks the language of the business
  • Interest in sustainable mobility and technology
  • Fluent in Dutch and English (French is a plus)
  • Familiar with Belgian (and European) legislation
  • Positive team player with a solution-oriented mindset

What We Offer

  • A key role in a fast-growing e-mobility scale-up
  • High autonomy and direct impact on company growth
  • Flexible setup (4/5 or full-time)
  • Hybrid working
  • International exposure as we expand into new markets
  • Collaboration with the COO, contract manager, and external legal experts

Ready to Build with Us?

If you’re excited to shape the legal backbone of Optimile and accelerate the future of mobility, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply! We are ready to meet you.

Job details
Workplace
Office
Location
Ghent, Flanders, Belgium

Optimile’s cloud based, white-labeled EV charging platform empowers charge point operators and emobility service providers to establish their EV charging operations.

Employees
65
Industry
Software Development
Headquarters
Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen
Founded
2009
Company location
Sassevaartstraat 46/201, Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen 9000, BE
Specialties
E-Mobility, cloud-based solutions, EV Charging, Networked Mobility, Building apps, public transport, Software as a Service, Mobility service provider, Mobility Marketplace, and charge point operating

Key team members

Dimitri Bertrand

Dimitri Bertrand

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