Act Associate

#Wanted: Senior lead lawyer corporate & M&A tax
- international law firm #Brussels #The opportunity in a nutshell Join the Tax practice of a leading international law firm advising Belgian and international clients on complex domestic and cross-border tax matters. Take a leading role in international tax, corporate reorganisations, M&A tax and cross-border structuring for multinational groups, private equity investors and investment funds. Belgian-qualified lawyer with 8+ years of relevant Tax Law experience and strong expertise in direct taxation. High-profile international work, significant autonomy and the opportunity to contribute to client relationships, business development and the development of junior lawyers. #Your function Our client is a leading international law firm advising multinational groups, private equity investors, investment funds and other major businesses on complex tax matters. The Tax team operates in a highly international and multidisciplinary environment, working closely with colleagues across jurisdictions and practice areas. As a Senior Lead Lawyer, you will take ownership of sophisticated tax matters and play a key role in strategic transactions, while combining technical expertise with a pragmatic and commercially focused approach. Advise Belgian and international clients on direct taxation, including corporate income tax and international tax matters. Structure and implement domestic and cross-border reorganisations, restructurings and other strategic business transformations. Advise on the tax aspects of M&A transactions, disposals, joint ventures and private equity investments. Support clients with international tax planning, group structuring and profit repatriation strategies. Lead and oversee tax due diligence exercises, identifying key risks and opportunities in transactional contexts. Advise on transfer pricing concepts and related international tax considerations in collaboration with specialised teams. Manage complex multi-jurisdictional projects in close cooperation with colleagues across the international network. Build trusted client relationships and contribute to business development and the continued growth of the Tax practice. Supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers within the team. #

Your profile
Belgian-qualified lawyer with 8+ years of relevant experience in Tax Law. Strong expertise in direct taxation, particularly corporate income tax. Significant experience with international tax, cross-border structuring and corporate reorganisations. Solid track record in M&A tax, transactional tax and private equity-related matters. Familiarity with transfer pricing and international tax considerations is an asset. Excellent technical, analytical and drafting skills combined with strong commercial awareness. Strong project management skills and the ability to manage complex matters autonomously. Experienced in supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to business development initiatives. Fluent in English with a good working knowledge of Dutch and/or French. Entrepreneurial, pragmatic and solution-oriented professional with excellent client and relationship-building skills. #The offer This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile international tax matters and complex cross-border transactions within a truly global legal platform. You will have significant autonomy and direct exposure to sophisticated clients, while collaborating with specialists across jurisdictions and practice areas. The position also offers the opportunity to develop your own client relationships, contribute to the growth of the Tax practice and play an active role in mentoring the next generation of lawyers. #About our client Our client is a leading global business law firm advising clients across multiple jurisdictions on critical transactions, cross-border projects and complex disputes. Its international platform brings together lawyers from different practices and jurisdictions to provide integrated solutions to multinational groups, investors and leading businesses. The firm combines high-level technical expertise with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration and delivering practical solutions to clients in an increasingly international business environment.