Legal Counsel

Il y a 3 jours

WaalsBrabant, Waals-Brabant, Belgique Michael Page Temps plein 70 000 € - 90 000 € Contrat

Wat:

Frequentie: Dagelijks Wekelijks

Our client is a leading European real estate developer specializing in sustainable urban projects, including office and residential developments, with ESG principles embedded across its activities. The company operates internationally with a strong footprint in several European markets, combining local expertise with a centralized structure. Belgium remains a key market within its portfolio. It fosters an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture, driven by innovation and sustainability, offering exposure to complex, cross-border projects and stakeholders. The legal department is currently evolving, providing opportunities to contribute to its structure and expand beyond traditional real estate legal work.

  • Draft and negotiate real estate contracts (leases, sales, partnerships, construction, etc.)
  • Support acquisitions and disposals of real estate assets
  • Structure transactions and manage due diligence processes
  • Coordinate and manage external legal counsel

Project & Business Support

  • Advise project developers and country directors on legal aspects
  • Support development projects from structuring to execution
  • Participate in bidding processes and project set-ups

Corporate & Additional Exposure

  • Handle corporate structuring and housekeeping
  • Draft shareholders' agreements and manage SPVs
  • Contribute to compliance and internal legal organization if interested

Litigation

  • Manage disputes and liaise with external counsel

Profiel

  • Master's degree in Law (Belgian university)
  • Minimum 5-8 years of experience in real estate law (law firm, developer or similar)
  • Strong experience in real estate transactions, contracting

Languages

  • Fluent French (deal language)

Personal Skills

  • Autonomous and proactive
  • Strong team player with collaborative mindset
  • Pragmatic, business-oriented and detail-focused
  • Able to interact with senior stakeholders
  • High ethical standards and professional integrity

Aanbod

  • Strategic legal role in an international real estate company
  • Direct exposure to high-level stakeholders (including CEO)
  • Supportive and accessible leadership, with strong autonomy
  • Opportunity to shape and contribute to the legal department evolution

Package

  • Company car
  • 20 days holidays + 6 RTT + seniority days