International Construction Contracts - 5 to 8 years experience

Scale; Belgique; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Scale Law, an established Belgian law firm, seeks a Senior Construction Contracts Lawyer with 5 to 8 years of experience to join its Antwerp/Brussels practice. You will draft, review and negotiate (inter)national construction contracts (FIDIC/NEC), assist in disputes, and guide clients through pre-construction to post-completion phases while mentoring junior colleagues.

You will work closely with a dedicated team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law from a Belgian university.
• Native Dutch speaker with good command of English and basic French.
• 5–8 years experience in construction law and (inter)national contracts.
• Knowledge of FIDIC and/or NEC contracts is an advantage.
• Strong communication, client-focused and independent case management.
• Team player with interest in mentoring juniors.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate construction contracts for (inter)national and industrial projects (FIDIC/NEC).
• Assist clients in disputes arising from such projects, in and out of court.
• Advise clients throughout pre-construction, execution and post-completion stages.
• Work independently on complex cases and mentor junior colleagues.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing and training within the practice group.

Skills

Dutch native

English proficient

French basics

FIDIC/NEC knowledge

Construction contracts

Independent case management

Mentor junior colleagues

Client-focused

Strong communication

Team player

Education

Master’s degree in Law

Job description

International Construction Contracts - 5 to 8 years experience

We offer flexible and solution-oriented legal assistance, tailored to the specific needs of your business. More than 80 driven and experienced lawyers are ready to support our clients. We combine the extensive services of a full-service firm with the in-depth specialisation of a niche firm. We are wherever we are needed, with Antwerp and Brussels as our main bases.

Your profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in Law from a Belgian university.
• You are a native Dutch speaker and have a good command of English, both written and spoken, as well as at least a basic knowledge of French.
• You have 5 to 8 years experience in construction law and (inter)national and industrial construction contracts.
• You have a thorough knowledge of construction contracts used in such projects (knowledge of FIDIC and/or NEC contracts is an advantage).
• You have strong communication skills and are able to be assertive when required.
• You are client-focused, pragmatic and capable of managing cases independently.
• You are a true team player and keen to mentor junior colleagues.

What will you do?

• You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts for (inter)national and industrial projects (based on FIDIC, NEC and contract templates inspired by these).
• You will assist clients in disputes arising from such construction projects, both in and out of court.
• You will advise clients throughout the entire lifecycle of such construction projects, covering the pre-construction phase, during project execution and post-completion.
• You will work independently on complex cases and mentor junior colleagues where necessary.
• You will contribute to the further development of the practice group, including through knowledge-sharing and internal and external legal training.

Our offer

We offer a stimulating work environment with interesting and varied matters. In addition, we provide an extensive range of internal training opportunities such as coaching, seminars and training sessions to support your professional development.
Naturally, this also includes an attractive remuneration package.

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