Associate Construction Law & Litigation (1 - 4 years of experience) (m/f/x)
13/05/2022

Our Commercial Contracts & Litigation team assists clients in numerous sectors to determine the most appropriate business scheme, to deal with business-critical situations and to prevent or resolve disputes.

In addition to advising on standard contracts we have significant experience in industrial construction and engineering, energy supply and distribution, joint ventures and complex production and transformation contracts in key industrial sectors such as chemicals, agro-business, the food industry and mining.

To further support our practice we are looking for an associate with a specific interest and experience in construction related matters (both advisory and litigation).

Joining our Commercial Contracts & Litigation department entails:

• dealing with highly interesting and challenging litigation matters including but not limited to construction matters;
   
• the further development of a specialization with a focus on construction and liability;
   
• working in a multilingual, open, and stimulating environment;
   
• direct client contact from day one;
   
• opportunities to build your network of clients and contacts;
   
• a friendly atmosphere, focused on excellence, exchange and teamwork;
   
• active participation in the development of our practice;
   
• an attractive compensation and benefits package.

The ideal candidate would have

• obtained a Belgian law degree;
   
• a fluent command of Dutch with a good knowledge of French and English;
   
• 1 to 4 years of experience in construction law in a law firm;
   
• a specific interest in construction law, construction disputes and liability;
   
• an eager-to-learn attitude and be willing to further specialize within construction law;
   
• a detail-conscious mind and strong analytical and drafting skills;
   
• a team-player attitude, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet tight schedules;
   
• a client-oriented approach with a pragmatic and commercial mind-set.