Paralegal

• Purpose-driven career: Contribute to the growth of a leading global immunology company 
• International environment: Become part of a global organisation with colleagues across Europe, North America, Japan and other regions worldwide.
• Broad and varied legal role: Work on a diverse range of legal matters, including corporate governance, litigation, insurance and business development.
• Real impact and ownership: Play a key role in supporting the Legal team and strengthening the legal infrastructure of a rapidly expanding organisation.
• Collaboration and professional growth: Work closely with experienced legal professionals, business stakeholders and external advisors, with opportunities to continuously develop your expertise.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative culture: Thrive in an environment where curiosity, initiative, collaboration and continuous improvement are encouraged.
• Attractive employment package: Benefit from a competitive salary, extensive benefits and a hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum of three days per week at the Ghent office. 

As a Paralegal at argenx, you will become a key member of the Legal team, providing hands-on legal and operational support across a wide range of corporate and business activities. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Corporate governance and compliance: You will maintain corporate records and coordinate statutory, regulatory and other corporate filings across the argenx group, ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation.
• Subsidiary governance: You will support the preparation, execution and organisation of board and shareholder resolutions for the group subsidiaries, maintain director and officer appointment records, manage powers of attorney and signatory delegations, and keep group structure records up to date.
• External stakeholder coordination: You will liaise with local corporate service providers, notaries and external advisors on corporate governance matters, entity changes and corporate filings.
• Litigation and dispute management: You will support litigation, investigations and dispute-related matters by maintaining case files, monitoring deadlines, coordinating document collection and assisting with legal holds, preservation activities and information requests.
• Insurance administration: You will help manage the company's insurance portfolio by maintaining policy and claims records, supporting renewals and coordinating insurance-related information requests.
• Transactions and contracting support: You will provide operational assistance and legal project coordination in connection with strategic transactions and other contracting activities.
• Legal operations and continuous improvement: You will contribute to legal projects, optimise internal processes and help the Legal team deliver timely, practical and risk-appropriate support to the business.

Throughout these activities, you will have the opportunity to take ownership, collaborate with colleagues across different functions and geographies, and actively contribute to the continued professionalisation of the Legal function.

• You hold a bachelor's degree in law or an equivalent qualification or have gained comparable experience. 
• You bring at least five years of relevant paralegal experience, ideally acquired in a law firm or an international corporate environment, with exposure to corporate governance, litigation, insurance or other in-house legal activities. Experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical or another highly regulated industry is considered an asset.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English, allowing you to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders in an international environment.
• You are a highly organised and detail-oriented professional who enjoys bringing structure to complex matters. You can manage large volumes of requests, multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and a strong sense of responsibility.
• You have demonstrable experience with project management, proactive planning, and securing alignment across stakeholders.
• You combine sound judgment and business acumen with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset. 
• You communicate clearly, build relationships naturally and enjoy collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds and disciplines.
• You are proactive, adaptable and eager to learn and develop yourself. You feel comfortable navigating change, taking ownership of projects and contributing ideas that help the team work more effectively.

 Interested?

Apply via the Apply button or contact Sylvie Gerlo for more information.
Contact Sylvie by mail: sylvie.gerlo@youconnect.be or call +32 486 93 09 93.
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