Associate Corporate - M&A

In order to support our growth, we are looking for highly motivated candidates with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in corporate – M&A who are willing to further develop their career within the team active in Antwerp. 

• 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 to 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.

• You will join a team of professionals active in the field of corporate – M&A;
• 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.  

• Competitive remuneration and bonus scheme based on execution and origination
• Attractive benefits including a laptop, mobile phone 
• On-the-job learning in a dynamic and young work environment
• Modern offices 

Please send your CV and motivation letter by email (click on the apply button)

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CMS is a founding member of the Legal Diversity and Inclusion Alliance (https://legaldiversityalliance.be/). Selection for recruitment is irrespective of gender, race or ethnicity, age, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.