Role Purpose
The Belgian Corporate team advises clients on a full range of corporate related matters, including Belgian and international transactions. Our clients include start-ups, high growth companies, owner-managed businesses, major corporates, private equity houses and financial institutions. The team is part of a wider Belgian and European team and frequently acts on deals involving our worldwide colleagues, giving our clients access to one of the largest teams in the world.
We are looking to hire a Dutch-speaking Associate with 3 to 5 years of experience, specializing in Corporate Law, to join our team in Antwerp.
Main duties and responsibilities
- You will join a team of professionals active in the field of corporate – M&A, with a strong focus on cross-border transactions, restructuring, and insurance-related corporate matters;
- You will help with the structuring, drafting and negotiation of a variety of corporate transactions (share/asset purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, subscription agreements, joint ventures);
- You will advise founders, companies, boards of directors on a wide range of corporate and restructuring matters (founding companies, advice on the corporate structure and governance, compliance issues, disputes between shareholders/directors) and provide them with on-going legal support.Â
About you
- You successfully obtained a Belgian master's degree in law. An additional degree or LLM in English would be a valuable asset;
- You have 3-5 years of experience working in a (Belgian or international) law firm in the field of corporate and M&A, experience in restructuring matters and corporate litigation is an asset;
- You have an excellent command of Dutch, English and a good knowledge of French;
- You have strong analytical skills and a creative mind, you wish to take initiatives and have a real interest in business life;
- You are willing to travel abroad for internal trainings and meetings;
- You are a team player with outstanding legal capabilities, entrepreneurial spirit and good communication skills.
About us
We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.
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Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.
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Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.
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Pre-Engagement Screening
In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers.
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