Legal Counsel - Equity

You are the Legal (Investments) Team’s expert spearheading direct and indirect (fund) equity investments across diverse developing countries where BIO operates. 

• You provide legal support in all stages of an equity investment, from initial structuring to exit. As a key member of the internal deal team, you'll often engage with various external stakeholders, including external counsel, client and co-investors. More in particular your responsibilities are to:
  • provide legal advice on the structuring of the transaction;
  • oversee legal aspects of the due diligence;
  • set out the legal considerations and risks during the internal approval process;
  • draft and review transaction documents (such as term sheets, subscription agreements, shareholders’ agreements, limited partnership agreements, side letters, etc.);
  • actively participate in negotiations; 
  • address any legal questions in relation to monitoring, waivers and amendments; and
  • manage the client-counsel relationship if an external counsel is mandated.
• You contribute to the team’s knowledge management relevant for equity investments. This includes:
  • developing internal tools, templates and databases; and
  • organising internal trainings in order to bolster colleagues' legal proficiency.
• You participate in ad hoc  or cross-functional projects based on personal interests and expertise.

• You have a Belgian Master’s degree in Law or an equivalent degree;
• You have at least 5 years’ relevant experience (in a law firm or in-house) in the areas of M&A, private equity, … ;
• You are familiar with, or have an interest in, fund transactions;
• You are enthusiastic about BIO’s mission and values; 
• You are able to work autonomously, you have good organizational skills and an eye for detail;
• You learn quickly and are proactive;
• You are a strong team player, who enjoys working together with colleagues and sharing knowledge;
• You have strong communication and negotiation skills (spoken and written); 
• You are fluent in English and can also work in French;
• You are pragmatic and solution oriented while adequately managing legal risks;
• You can think ‘out of the box’ in complex or unfamiliar circumstances.

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