(Junior) Associate Banking & Finance

Limine; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Flexible home office policy

Résumé du poste

Monard Law, a leading Belgian law firm, seeks a (Junior) Associate in Banking & Finance for its Brussels office. You will advise clients in a broad range of banking matters and take ownership of files within a compact, dynamic team.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues to handle complex regulatory and transaction work while developing expertise and client relationships in a pragmatic, solution‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law from a Belgian university.
• 2–6 years of relevant Banking & Finance law experience preferred but considered for slightly less.
• Fluency in Dutch and very good command of French and English.

Responsabilités

• Handle banking and finance files from A to Z with significant responsibility early on.
• Advise clients on banking regulation, financial transactions and compliance matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and financial agreements.
• Analyse complex legal and regulatory issues and translate them into practical solutions.
• Assist clients in negotiations and, where relevant, litigation proceedings.
• Stay up to date with developments in banking legislation and regulation.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and act as a trusted legal partner.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the Banking & Finance practice at Monard Law.

Connaissances

Dutch language

French language

English language

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Formation

Master’s degree in Law

Description du poste

(Junior) Associate Banking & Finance

Our client, Monard Law, is a leading Belgian law firm with offices across the country and a strong reputation for providing pragmatic, high-quality legal advice. For their Brussels office, they are looking to strengthen their team with a (Junior) Associate with a passion for Banking & Financial law.

In this role, you will work closely with clients active in the banking and finance sector and advise them on a broad range of complex legal matters. Thanks to the compact size of the team, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your files and develop your expertise while working closely with experienced colleagues.

What will you do?

As a (Junior) Associate in Banking & Finance, you will advise clients on a broad range of banking and finance matters, combining strong legal expertise with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.

You will:

• Handle banking and finance files from A to Z, with significant responsibility from an early stage
• Advise clients on banking regulation, financial transactions and compliance matters
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and financial agreements
• Analyse complex legal and regulatory issues and translate them into practical solutions
• Assist clients in negotiations and, where relevant, litigation proceedings
• Stay up to date with developments in banking legislation and regulation
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and act as a trusted legal partner
• Contribute to the further growth and development of the Banking & Finance practice at Monard Law

What does the ideal candidate look like?

To succeed in this role, we believe you will have:

• A Master’s degree in Law from a Belgian university, preferably with distinction
• Ideally 2–6 years of relevant experience in Banking & Finance law, although candidates with slightly less experience are also encouraged to apply
• A solid knowledge of banking law and regulations
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• A pragmatic, entrepreneurial and solution-oriented mindset
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of matters
• Fluency in Dutch and a very good command of French and English
• A strong client focus and the ability to build lasting professional relationships
• A healthy sense of humour and the ability to put things into perspective

What is in it for you?

• Monard Law offers an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment where you will have the opportunity to take responsibility and make a real impact.
• The opportunity to handle files from A to Z and take on substantial responsibility
• A broad and challenging Banking & Finance practice with complex legal matters
• Close collaboration with experienced colleagues in a compact and dynamic team
• Direct client contact and the opportunity to build strong client relationships
• A pragmatic and entrepreneurial working environment where creative thinking is encouraged
• The opportunity to contribute to the future growth of Monard Law
• A stimulating environment with room for personal and professional development
• Enjoy a competitive salary package and a flexible home office policy