Junior Corporate Associate - Global M&A & Finance

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Brussels seeks ambitious lawyers to advise clients on corporate and finance matters. You will draft and negotiate corporate/M&A contracts and capital markets documentation, manage transactions and due diligences, and nurture client relationships.

The role involves participating in business development, training junior team members, and collaborating with diverse teams across offices in a multilingual environment. Fluency in English, Dutch and French is expected.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and highly motivated lawyers with first-rate technical and commercial abilities.
• Belgian law degree with strong academic records; post-graduate degree is a plus.
• Creative, curious and rigorous; excellent communication; capable of high responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on corporate and finance law matters.
• Drafting/negotiating corporate/M&A contracts and capital markets docs.
• Managing transactions, due diligences, client relationships and business development.
• Training/managing junior team members.

Skills

Legal skills

Communication skills

Multilingual English/Dutch/French

Education

Belgian law degree

Post-graduate degree (assets)

Job description

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Brussels seeks ambitious lawyers to advise clients on corporate and finance matters. You will draft and negotiate corporate/M&A contracts and capital markets documentation, manage transactions and due diligences, and nurture client relationships.

The role involves participating in business development, training junior team members, and collaborating with diverse teams across offices in a multilingual environment. Fluency in English, Dutch and French is expected.