Legal Counsel
il y a 2 semaines
What's in it for you?
- A full-time contract with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits;
- A high-standard and stimulating professional work environment where good performances are recognized;
- The opportunity to be a part of an international team of about 50 employees, each playing their vital role in sizeable transactions;
- The opportunity to further develop your transactional skills in European and US transactions;
- Exciting opportunities for learning and professional growth.
What your future may hold
As a member of the legal team, you will accompany Cobepa's growth in close collaboration with the Head of Legal & HR and the Legal Director.
You will contribute significantly to the legal internal corporate and compliance function of the Cobepa group and provide transaction support to the investment team (in particular on US transactions).
Corporate
- Efficiently manage internal corporate transactions:
- Draft intragroup agreements, including share purchase agreements, pledge agreements, shareholder loan agreements, service agreements, etc.;
- Manage incorporation and liquidation of companies, capital increases, cross-border transfers, etc.;
- Lead the implementation of some of the incentivization programs;
- Keep all internal group companies in good standing:
- Update templates in line with changing legislation;
- Prepare board and shareholders' meeting minutes, including appointments and resignations of directors and auditors;
- Manage Cobepa's corporate timeline;
- Assist in reporting to the Audit Committee;
- Manage internal policies.
Transaction support
- Assist Head of Legal and Legal Director in providing legal transaction support to the investment team (in particular on US transactions);
- Take care of creation of SPV's, manage capital increases, (re-)negotiation of shareholders' agreements, negotiation of share purchase agreements;
- Prepare signings and closings;
- Incorporate SPV's;
- Manage requests from regulatory authorities;
- Assist Head of Legal and Legal Director in post-closing interactions with portfolio companies (adds on, renegotiation of management incentive package, renegotiation or renewal of shareholders' agreement...).
Compliance
- Manage Cobepa's compliance status;
- Conduct customer due diligence when needed;
- Roll-out of new policies;
- Reporting to the Audit Committee.
Other
- Contract review & ad hoc legal and tax analysis;
- Litigation support when relevant;
- Increase efficiency of legal operations via the implementation of new tools.
Your skillset
- Master's degree in law;
- At least 4 years of relevant experience, preferably in an international or high-standard setting;
- Excellent English language skills with a good command of French, knowledge of Dutch or other languages (German, Italian,...) is a plus;
- Highly interested in working in the private equity industry;
- Excellent and confident communication skills, both written and oral;
- Interest or experience in tax is a plus;
- Motivated, ambitious and collaborative personality;
- Unwavering commitment to work ethics and excellent fit with Cobepa's values;
- Resilient and able to work in a demanding work environment.
Our Client
Cobepa is an independent, privately held investment company with offices in Brussels and New York. Active in Private Equity since 1957, Cobepa has progressively developed into a well-recognized actor and today manages around 20 portfolio companies that are collectively worth over €4.7bn. Key to Cobepa's philosophy and success is that it benefits from an evergreen capital structure backed by large European families that allows it to partner with companies to build responsible prosperity for the long term.
Interested?
Apply immediately via the website or contact Diether Vandenbussche for more information.
Contact Diether by mail: or call +32 477 22 95 52.
When you apply, we will keep your CV and other personal data you give us in our database in accordance with our privacy notice.
This vacancy is in exclusive cooperation with YouConnect.
About YouConnect
YouConnect specialises in executive search, permanent hire and interim management for legal, HR & compliance professionals.
We guide legal, HR, and compliance professionals in their quest for a job, where they can shine their brightest. We are the powerful connection that brings the right people together. We put the right talent in touch, co-create careers that foster personal growth, and have a positive impact on the company's future.
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