Brussels Corporate & M&A Associate - Global Transactions

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Brussels is seeking an ambitious corporate law Associate with 4 to 8 years of relevant experience to work on complex M&A and finance transactions across cross-border matters. You will advise clients, draft and negotiate contracts, manage transactions and due diligences, and develop strong client relationships.

You should hold a Belgian law degree with excellent academic records; a post-graduate degree is an asset.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of relevant experience in corporate law.
• Belgian law degree with top academic records; post-graduate degree is an asset.
• Strong communication skills in English, Dutch and French.
• Ambitious, creative, proactive with high responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a wide range of corporate and finance law matters.
• Drafting/negotiating corporate/M&A contracts and capital markets documentation.
• Managing transactions and performing legal due diligences.
• Managing client relationships and business development activities.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Due diligence

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Education

Belgian law degree

Post-graduate degree (asset)

Job description

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Brussels is seeking an ambitious corporate law Associate with 4 to 8 years of relevant experience to work on complex M&A and finance transactions across cross-border matters. You will advise clients, draft and negotiate contracts, manage transactions and due diligences, and develop strong client relationships.

You should hold a Belgian law degree with excellent academic records; a post-graduate degree is an asset.