Africa Retail Finance Counsel, Vilvoorde

Are you a

legal professional

with a passion for

international business ,

finance ,

and complex cross-border transactions ? Do you thrive in a multicultural environment where

law meets commercial impact ? Then this opportunity at Komatsu Finance Europe might be your next career step.

We are looking for an

Africa Retail Finance Counse l to strengthen our Retail Finance– Africa Division

Areas of Responsibility As Africa Retail Finance Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting customer finance transactions across the African market. You will work closely with commercial teams, external legal counsels, customers and distributors to ensure smooth, compliant and business-oriented financing operations.

Your responsibilities include:

Drafting, reviewing and managing finance agreements related to customer financing transactions in Africa

Overseeing the full documentation process from negotiation to execution and registration

Providing legal guidance and coordinating litigation matters when required

Ensuring legal compliance while minimizing risks for the relevant Komatsu entitiesActing as the main point of contact between external legal counsels, customers, distributors and internal stakeholders

Supporting the commercial teams by ensuring timely and accurate implementation of financial transactions

Prioritizing tasks based on business needs and commercial dynamics

Identifying opportunities to improve contracts, documentation and legal processes

Acting as a subject matter expert in commercial law within the African Division

Reviewing insurance policies in collaboration with the commercial teams and brokers

Contributing proactively to the continuous development and growth of the business

Understanding the broader business impact of your work and contributing to the overall success of Komatsu Finance

What we’re looking for

Master’s degree in Law (or equivalent through experience)

1–3 years of relevant experience

Experience in trade finance/export finance is a plus

Strong contract management skills from A to Z

Pragmatic mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities

Team player who enjoys working across cultures and jurisdictions

Good command

of French

and English

Why join Komatsu? At Komatsu, we believe in growing talent from within and creating meaningful international careers. You’ll join a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise directly contributes to impactful business decisions across the African market.

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