Public Procurement Legal Consultant

Become a Public Procurement Legal Consultant, freelance or in a permanent position!

Join a dynamic and committed team, and put your expertise to work on stimulating projects in Brussels and Wallonia, transforming complex challenges into sustainable and high-performing solutions.

• Sector: public procurement in classic and/or special sectors.

• Languages: French, Dutch and/or English

• Bonus points: knowledge of eProcurement and 3P

As a Public Procurement Lawyer, you act as an intermediary and facilitator between the end client, internal teams, and suppliers, while ensuring compliance with the administrative and legal framework.

• Provide specialized legal advice on public procurement.
• Ensure the compliance of procurement procedures with current regulations.
• Draft and/or revise tender documents, contracts, and other associated legal documents.
• Manage public procurement litigation, including preparing defense files.
• Negotiate amicable settlements with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure continuous legal monitoring of legislative and regulatory developments.
• Inform and train internal teams on regulatory changes and their implications.
• Organize and lead training/awareness sessions on best practices in public procurement.
• Design educational materials tailored to different levels of expertise.
• Support operational teams in preparing files and contract monitoring.
• Promote a culture of public procurement and adherence to principles: equal treatment, competition, transparency, and proportionality.

• A Master's degree in Law is required, with a specialization in public procurement being a major asset.
• You have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a lawyer specializing in public procurement, ideally in classic and/or special sectors.
• Excellent legal drafting skills
• Perfect command of French and a good knowledge of Dutch and/or English.
• Proficiency in MS O365 applications.
• Knowledge of eProcurement and 3P is a plus.

• Collaboration-oriented

• Pragmatic and with a 360° transversal vision

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Analytical mindset, rigorous and precise

• Adaptability and proactivity

• Professionalism and respect for institutional values and procedures

• Recognized expertise in public procurement.
• Diverse and enriching opportunities.
• Constant support for your professional development, including mentoring and coaching.
• Flexibility and autonomy in managing your assignments.
• Full transparency of assignments and fast payments.
• Access to advanced project management tools.
• A collaborative network and opportunities for exchange within a close-knit team.
• A warm and friendly work environment, with regular events to strengthen team cohesion.

• Screening and initial contact

• HR assessment and/or interview

• Hiring Manager

• Contract offer at Aria Partner, or client presentation