Company description
Founded in 1965 by lawyers committed to legal excellence, Liedekerke is an independent law firm recognised for its leadership and expertise and with an international reputation built upon an unchallenged expertise. A premium Belgian business law firm for 60 years with offices in Antwerp, Brussels, London, Kinshasa and Kigali, our firm is dedicated to providing a world-class service by consistently delivering the finest assistance and guidance.
The firm has a strong advisory practice based on sector expertise and an in-depth knowledge of Belgian and European law. As an essential complement to its advisory activities, it represents clients in complex litigation before national, European and international courts, both judicial and arbitral, the Court of Cassation, the Council of State and the Belgian Constitutional Courts.
Brussels | Liedekerke
Your opportunity
We are looking for a talented Junior Lawyer with approximately two years of relevant experience to join our Corporate & Finance Litigation team in Brussels.
Our team advises and represents Belgian and international clients in a broad range of complex corporate and financial disputes, insolvency and restructuring, and asset tracing & recovery proceedings.
Working closely with experienced lawyers, you will be involved in challenging cases that require strong analytical skills, legal precision and a sound understanding of commercial and financial realities.
What you will do
As part of our team, you will:
- Work on a broad range of corporate and financial disputes, insolvency and restructuring, and asset tracing & recovery proceedings
- Conduct in-depth legal research and develop well-structured legal analyses.
- Draft legal opinions, procedural documents, submissions and other court documentation.
- Plead before courts (or assist in oral pleadings)
- Contribute to the preparation and follow-up of complex litigation proceedings.
- Collaborate closely with experienced colleagues on technically challenging and often multidisciplinary cases.
Your profile
- You hold a Belgian Master of Laws degree.
- Ideally, you are fluent in both French and Dutch. However, candidates with an excellent command of either language are equally encouraged to apply.
- Professional working proficiency in English is required.
- You have approximately one or two years of relevant professional experience as a lawyer, preferably in corporate, commercial or financial litigation. Experience in insolvency & restructuring is an asset.
- You have a strong interest in litigation and enjoy working on legally complex cases.
- You demonstrate excellent analytical and legal drafting skills, with a meticulous approach and strong attention to detail.
- You are a reliable team player with a professional and collaborative mindset.
- You are available to join our team immediately or at short notice.
What we offer
At Liedekerke, you will become part of a leading independent Belgian business law firm with a strong international outlook.
You can expect:
- Exposure to a diverse range of sophisticated and challenging legal matters.
- The opportunity to further develop your expertise within a specialised and experienced team.
- Close collaboration with highly qualified lawyers and access to their knowledge and experience.
- A stimulating and collegial working environment where quality, precision and teamwork matter.
- Access to professional development and training opportunities through our Liedekerke Academy.
- An attractive remuneration package in line with your experience and qualifications.
Interested?
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and further develop your expertise in corporate and finance litigation?
We would be pleased to hear from you.
Apply and discover what your next career step at Liedekerke could look like.
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