Founded in 1965, Liedekerke is one of the largest independent law firms in Belgium with over 130 lawyers and 60 staff members.
Our firm is recognised for its innovative thinking and legal expertise. We are a full-service business law firm. In our business, quality of service is essential, and it depends above all on those who are responsible for it. Liedekerke pays special attention to the value of its workers. Combining the right skills and individual experience with the right position is key to a flawless service.
Our core real estate practice is led by partners Yves Delacroix, Alexandre Emond and Laurent Pyls. The team consists of 9 people and works in an integrated manner with the firm’s other recognised practices including tax, regulatory (permitting, environment, public-private partnerships, energy), commercial litigation, corporate and finance.
The real estate practice, top-ranked in Belgium (Chambers, Legal 500), covers all major asset classes within the professional real estate sector: retail, hotel and leisure, office, industrial and logistics (warehouses, data centres and industrial sites), senior and care housing, co-living and residential property (generally acting for professional companies or firms active in the residential property market).
The work encompasses assisting Belgian and foreign business clients at all stages of their high-profile real estate investments and projects whether the need is for advice, drafting and negotiation of documentation, or dispute management.
The lawyer joining our team can expect:
- A multilingual, open and stimulating work environment.
- An immersion within all aspects of real estate law.
- A strong commitment to your continued legal education and talent development, including 'non-legal' skills.
- Direct client contact from day one, allowing you to build lasting relationships and to expand your professional network.
- An attractive compensation and benefits package.
- A supportive and collaborative team of professionals focused on excellence, exchange and teamwork.
- Active participation in the development of our practice.
- A green and efficient mobility with our offices located next to the Brussels and Antwerp central station.
- Exposure to our African work.
We are looking for a bright associate who:
- Has an excellent level of Dutch and English with a good knowledge of French.
- Has between one and four years of experience in a broad range of real estate and property matters.
- Has a first-class Belgian law degree.
- Has strong analytical skills and is eager to learn.
- Has a client-oriented, practical and commercial mind-set.
- Can prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fluctuating workload.
- Is a team-player who can work independently.
Click on the “apply” button and launch your professional career at Liedekerke!
Applying to Liedekerke can be done in your native language.
Be sure to include the following documents:
- Your resume.
- A letter of motivation.
- The transcript of your Bachelor’s degree(s) and any other Master’s degree(s) or additional qualifications.
Do you have some questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruiter Jolien Rooselaers via j.rooselaers@liedekerke.com.
