Mid-level M&A associate with 3 to 6 years of experience (m/v/x)
23/12/2020

Our Corporate & Finance team

Our Corporate and Finance Team provides our clients with practical and business-oriented solutions in all corporate and finance matters. This includes mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, corporate governance matters, corporate reorganisations, joint ventures, banking transactions, (debt and equity) capital markets transactions and financial regulatory matters.

Our Corporate and Finance team is one of the largest in Belgium. By combining their expertise and knowledge, our lawyers address our clients’ needs quickly, whether they arise in Belgium or abroad. For cross-border transactions, we work on a daily basis with top-tier partner firms abroad.

We are currently looking for a mid-level associate with a strong background in M&A.

What we offer

As a Corporate M&A associate you will have a broad range of responsibilities, including:

• Handling all aspects of an M&A transaction, including leading the due diligence process, drafting the transaction documents and assisting with the negotiations;
   
• Advising on various corporate law and corporate governance questions;
   
• Assisting with complex (cross-border) reorganisations;
   
• Supervising more junior associates;
   
• Contributing to our team’s knowledge management; and
   
• Managing client relationships.

What we expect

We are looking for a mid-level associate who has:

• A first class Belgian law degree, additional education abroad is considered a big asset;
   
• Excellent academic results;
   
• 3-6 years of experience in M&A in a top tier international law firm or a leading Belgian firm;
   
• Experience or interest in Capital Markets or Private Equity is considered a plus;
   
• An excellent command of French and English with a good knowledge of Dutch;
   
• Strong analytical and drafting skills;
   
• A hands-on and proactive mentality, someone who dares to take initiative;
   
• The ability to work independently, but is a real team player;
   
• A client-oriented approach with a pragmatic and commercial mind-set.

Joining our Corporate & Finance department entails:

• Highly interesting and challenging files;
   
• A multilingual, open and stimulating environment;
   
• Direct client contact from day one;
   
• A true commitment to your education and training;
   
• An attractive compensation and benefits package.