Corporate Lawyer

**Robert Half** **Talent Solutions** is currently looking for a **Corporate Lawyer **for a permanent position based in Groot-Bijgaarden.

**Robert Half** **Talent Solutions** is currently looking for a **Corporate Lawyer **for a permanent position based in Groot-Bijgaarden.

Our client is a fast growing company active in the **real estate sector**.

As **Corporate Lawyer **you will be **responsible** for:

- You advise all entities of the group on a variety of legal matters, including but not limited to, corporate, regulatory compliance, ESG, GDPR, Consumer law, real estate, M&A, and HR matters;
- You handle and support different projects such as real estate transactions, financing, annual report, but also projects which are closer to the operations;
- You design and implement policies, processes and procedures necessary to ensure compliance with all statutory obligations, in particular those governing listed companies;
- You counsel all departments and participate in the negotiation process of commercial agreements with suppliers, contractors and other counterparties;
- You review operational procedures in the different countries and assist in creating or updating standard contracts and procedures;
- You handle disputes and support external counsel in litigation;
- You maintain proper corporate secretarial records of the listed entity to ensure that the mandatory records are kept up to date;
- You develop and maintain excellent and open professional relationships between the legal department and other departments;
- You keep track of developments in all the relevant areas of law in the countries where company operates, and you ensure that the organization at the relevant levels are aware of these developments and adapts to them;
- You handle relationships with outside suppliers of legal services, including negotiating rates and discounts.

The required **profile** for the **Corporate Lawyer **position:

- You hold a master's degree in Law;
- You have at least 5 years of professional experience in corporate law at an international business law firm or a multinational (preferably listed) company;
- You have a fluent working knowledge of English, written and spoken;
- You have a good knowledge of French and/or Dutch. Knowledge of any other language (German, Swedish, Danish) is considered as an asset;
- You are open and flexible to travel from time to time;
- You are a team player and able to work independently and on own initiative;
- You actively seek opportunities for self-development and learning;
- You show flexibility and are open to change;
- You are customer focused, solution oriented and ensure timely follow-up with a sense of urgency;
- You are able to communicate effectively with all levels within and outside of the company;
- You demonstrate business awareness.