Corporate Associate

Cresco I Business Law Firm; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cresco I Business Law Firm is seeking a Corporate Associate with 2–7 years of relevant corporate experience to join its Innovation team in Belgium. The role covers structuring, drafting, and negotiating a range of corporate and venture capital transactions, including asset purchase agreements and joint ventures.

The ideal candidate holds a Master in Law from a Belgian university, excels in fast-paced environments, and can independently manage client relationships while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Master degree in Law from a Belgian university with superior academic credentials.
• Ability to focus on complex corporate and venture capital transactions.
• Good command of verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Independent project management and client relationship abilities, plus collaborative mindset.
• Strong work ethics and capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment; teamwork is essential.

Responsabilités

• Structuring, drafting, and negotiating corporate and venture capital transactions.
• Preparing and reviewing asset purchase agreements.
• Drafting and negotiating shareholders’ agreements, subscription agreements, and joint ventures.
• Advising founders, companies, and boards on operational matters and strategic transactions.
• Providing ongoing legal support to clients across all growth stages.

Connaissances

M&A

Venture capital

Private equity

Negotiation

Client relations

Formation

Master in Law (Belgian university)

Description du poste

Corporate Associate with 2 – 7 years experience

We are currently looking to take on an outstanding associate with 2 - 7 years of relevant corporate experience, particularly in the fields of mergers & acquisitions, private equity, capital raisings, restructurings, and investments and divestments of portfolio companies.

Your responsibilities

As an Associate in our Innovation team, you will:

• Structuring, drafting, and negotiating a variety of corporate and venture capital transactions
• Preparing and reviewing asset purchase agreements
• Drafting and negotiating partnering agreements such as shareholders’ agreements, subscription agreements, and joint ventures
• Advising founders, companies, and boards of directors on a wide range of operational matters and strategic transactions
• Providing ongoing legal support to clients across all stages of growth

Your profile

• You have obtained a Master degree in Law at a Belgian university and have superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• You like to be focused on complex corporate and venture capital transactions.
• The ability to independently manage projects and client relationships and collaborate with others is proper to you.
• You have great work ethics, excellent communication skills and you excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Teamwork is as essential for you as it is for us
• Our challenging and diversified corporate and venture capital practice offers boundless opportunities for those lawyers who aspire a challenging and rewarding career.
• Cresco offers a structured yet flexible environment, emphasizing the development of excellent legal skills and real world problem-solving, while encouraging our lawyers to build important long term internal and external business relationships.
• This is an excellent opportunity for ahighly motivated and entrepreneurial lawyer to help build Cresco’s growing practices.
• You have the flexibility to choose your primary work location: full-time in Antwerp, 3 days a week in Hasselt, or to a lesser extent at our Ghent office.

We understand the value of a happy and motivated team, which is why we prioritize creating opportunities for both professional growth and personal enjoyment. If you're looking for a workplace where you can thrive professionally and have a great time doing it, Cresco is the perfect fit for you.