Legal Counsel

**Description de l'entreprise**:
For over 35 years, BESIX Real Estate Development (RED) has been developing major urban projects in a growing number of pan-European cities.

As a subsidiary of BESIX Group - the first leading Belgian construction company existing for more than a century - BESIX RED relies on the multidisciplinary expertise of the greatest talents. Together they develop ambitious and innovative projects, creating value for cities and their inhabitants.

With a strong focus on creating sustainable buildings that reflect its clients’ needs and offer new experiences, BESIX RED conceives high-performance developments that maximizes occupancy comfort and optimizes environmental, economic and technical aspects.

**Description du poste**:
We are looking for a **Legal Counsel**, who will be part of the legal team of BESIX RED, supporting the activities of the real estate development company which is active at pan-European level (Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Portugal, the Netherlands).

You will be involved into_ (i) _the legal accompanying of real estate developments projects and into _(ii) _overall legal management of the companies’ activities and its subsidiaries.

You will work on complex and multi-functional real estate development projects.

You will be mainly involved into the legal aspects of real estate development process, especially:

- Contractual management, advice and negotiations (drafting and review of contractual agreements - project management agreements, loan agreements, Transaction agreements);
- Follow-up of legal aspects of ongoing projects;
- Real estate tax/legal structuring;
- Litigation;
- Insurances.

The Legal Counsel may also be involved into corporate matters, such as compliance matters in the broad sense (KYC, AML, corporate housekeeping matters).

You work with external counsels where required/needed.

As part of a small but dedicated legal team, you will work with various internal and external stakeholders, representing the company and defending its interests. Working within a fast-growing company, you will get the opportunity to work on various files from different angles (acquisition, development, exit) and be involved into multiple law areas (civil, corporate, tax, urban planning,).

**Qualifications**:
We are looking for a **Legal Counsel** willing to grow and develop him/herself within our company, offering multiple opportunities.
- You have a law degree;
- You have relevant work experience (in real estate/construction environment);
- You are able to work in a team and to communicate with other stakeholders efficiently;
- You are willing to work within multiple legal matters (all-round profile);
- You are proactive and solution-minded;
- You have a good knowledge of Dutch (and fluent in French and English);
- You are a strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to a positive work environment;
- A strong sense of service is the base of your job;
- You have excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

**Informations complémentaires**:
What we offer Working for an international Group that conceives and deliver challenging and ambitious projects. Collaborate within a dynamic and fast-growing company, with a dynamic team. Belgium-based work with possible international exposure.

Nice benefits and rewards, packages to match the position (and experience), performance and expertise of our employees. We provide outstanding benefits that may include a company bicycle, mobile phone, insurance, medical insurance, lunch vouchers, extra holidays and more.

On top of that, our flexible remuneration policy allows our employees to adapt, in real time, their remuneration package to their needs; and optimize it as much as possible.