Legal Counsel

Companions is an investment holding that co-invests in small and medium-sized companies alongside ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams. As an active shareholder, we support our portfolio companies in achieving sustainable growth, backed by a hands-on and operational central team. From our headquarters in Kontich, we are driven by excellence, a passion for growth, and the ambition to create lasting value.

Your Role

As a Legal Counsel (Corporate M&A), you will play a key role in supporting the legal and transactional activities of Companions and its portfolio companies.

This Role Is Designed As a Growth Trajectory

• From day one, you will build a strong foundation through hands-on involvement in collaborative M&A work, supporting ongoing transactions, as well as legal operations, compliance and corporate housekeeping;
• From there, you will progressively evolve towards greater involvement and ownership in M&A transactions, structuring and strategic legal work, working closely with the Head of Legal.

Your Responsibilities Include

Corporate & Transactional Support

• Supporting and contributing to M&A transactions, including due diligence, document review and transaction execution;
• Drafting and reviewing transaction documentation (NDAs, SPAs, shareholder agreements, etc.);
• Coordinating closing processes and working with external advisors (law firms, notaries, tax advisors);
• Contributing to corporate restructurings and strategic projects within the group.

Compliance & Foundation Building

• Contributing to compliance processes including KYC, AML, GDPR and internal policies;
• Handling GDPR-related matters, including maintaining records of processing activities and managing data-related requests;
• Following-up on regulatory filings and obligations (e.g. UBO, governance updates);
• Contributing to the professionalization and automation of legal workflows.

Legal Operations & Governance

• Coordinating corporate governance across Companions and its portfolio companies, including board and committee meetings (agendas, materials, minutes and resolutions) and broader entity management;
• Managing shareholder interactions end-to-end, including communication and follow-up;
• Overseeing corporate records, entity structures and statutory filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance across the group;
• Acting as a key legal point of contact across the group, working closely with internal stakeholders on legal matters and ensuring alignment with external advisors;
• Contributing to the further professionalization and structuring of governance processes in a growing investment environment.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Law;
• 3 to 7 years of experience in corporate law, M&A and/or commercial law (law firm or in‑house);
• Strong interest in transactions and deal‑making, combined with willingness to build a solid operational foundation;
• Excellent command of Dutch and English. French is a plus;
• Hands‑on, structured and detail-oriented;
• Proactive mindset and eager to take ownership over time;
• Team player who enjoys working in a dynamic investment environment.

Our Offer

• A role combining active involvement in M&A transactions with broad exposure to legal and operational matters within an investment holding;
• Direct exposure to investments and portfolio companies, with insight into decision‑making processes;
• Close involvement in transactions and legal matters, working alongside the Head of Legal;
• A diverse range of work across legal, transactional and commercial topics in a dynamic environment;
• An attractive compensation package, including a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, within a team‑driven and result‑oriented environment.