Corporate Paralegal

As Corporate Paralegal, you will be in charge of a wide variety of corporate-related matters. Such may include:

- Group corporate housekeeping:

• Drafting and/or reviewing corporate (ordinary / special) documents (EN/FR/NL) such as minutes of boards of directors and shareholders meetings, reports, management reports, powers of attorney, … for companies registered in the Brussels head office and in support to about 150 foreign subsidiaries and branches.
• Preparing documentation for the Audit Committee on ongoing corporate transactions (acquisitions, incorporations, registrations, divestments and liquidations).
• Following mandates (validity, renewal, dismissal, resignation, appointment) of directors and auditors.
• Providing documentation and information as support to ongoing business operations.
• Supervising the collection of corporate information and supporting documentation on about 150 subsidiaries and branches and securing their review and update in relevant web-application tools.
• Issuing advisory reports to subsidiaries on corporate compliance and providing support when deemed appropriate in this respect.

- Project-related work:

• Preparing the necessary MoU's, Prebid JV/consortium agreements, and any other required corporate documentation.
• Upon award of the project, preparing, negotiating and finalising the project JV/consortium agreement for the project.
• Preparing and taking care of the follow-up of incorporation of companies and registration of branches.

- Mergers & acquisitions:

• Drafting all relevant corporate documentation.

• You have a Belgian master’s degree;
• You have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a paralegal or as an in-house legal counsel, preferably gained in an international context. Having experience in the construction / real estate industry is an asset.
• You are a native Dutch or French speaker (excellent writing skills) with a good knowledge of the other language and English, in writing and orally.
• You are conscientious and pay due attention to details to avoid any inconsistent publication.
• You have strong analytical skills and adopt a pragmatic business approach.
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills and can work in a demanding environment.
• You are capable and willing to defend the company’s contractual interest and advocate them accordingly internally and externally.
• At last but not least, you like to work in a team and enjoy sharing knowledge whilst being able to work independently and take on responsibilities.

Besix offers you a challenging position in a company with a leading position in its markets. An open-minded working environment and dynamic team offering many opportunities for personal and career development. The possibility to work autonomously and in close contact with Legal & Contract team and the business. An attractive salary and benefit package in line with your experience.