Legal Counsel - International clients - Keerbergen

Michael Page (Belgium); Mekingen; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Hybrid work (2 days homeworking)

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page is assisting a respected Belgian boutique advisory firm in the Mechelen/Mekingen region seeking a Legal Counsel. You will advise clients on a broad range of matters, review contracts, and coordinate documentation, including estate planning, wealth structuring, and real estate transactions with external advisors.

Fluency in Dutch and English, a Belgian Master’s degree in Law, and at least 3 years of professional experience are required.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold a Belgian Master’s degree in Law.
• 3+ years of legal professional experience welcome to apply.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Aufgaben

• Advise and assist clients on a wide range of legal matters.
• Review, draft, and coordinate contractual documentation.
• Support estate planning, wealth structuring, and family law matters.
• Coordinate real estate transactions including purchase agreements and leases.
• Liaise with notaries, tax experts, accountants, and legal counsels.
• Provide practical support on social security, invoicing, and administrative matters.
• Organize and structure client files with excellent follow-up.
• Monitor deadlines, documents, and ongoing projects.
• Deliver pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal guidance.
• Explain legal concepts in simple, accessible terms.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Planning abilities

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Hands-on mindset

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Law

Jobbeschreibung

• Work directly with high-profile international clients on diverse legal topics


• Benefit from close mentoring by former top-tier lawyers

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected Belgian boutique advisory firm founded by two former lawyers from leading international law firms. The organization supports high-profile prestigious clients and their families throughout every stage of their personal and professional journey. Combining legal expertise, wealth structuring coordination, contract advisory, estate planning support, tax coordination, and day-to-day administrative assistance, the firm delivers a unique and highly personalized service to a portfolio of more than 100 clients across Belgium and internationally. With a close-knit team of around 10-15 professionals, the company offers an entrepreneurial environment where quality, trust, and excellence are at the heart of everything they do.

Job Description

As a Legal Counsel your responsibilities are:

• Advise and assist clients on a wide range of legal matters.


• Review, draft, and coordinate contractual documentation.


• Support matters relating to estate planning, wealth structuring, insurance, and family law.


• Coordinate real estate transactions, including purchase agreements, leases, and notarial processes.


• Liaise with external advisors including notaries, tax experts, accountants, and legal counsel.


• Provide practical support regarding social security, invoicing, and administrative matters.


• Organize and structure client files while ensuring excellent follow-up.


• Monitor deadlines, legal documentation, and ongoing projects.


• Deliver pragmatic and solutions-oriented legal guidance.


• Communicate legal concepts in a simple and accessible manner.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

• Belgian Master's degree in Law


• Legal professional as from 3 years of experience are welcome to apply.


• Strong analytical skills and legal reasoning.


• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.


• Detail-oriented, critical thinker, and committed to delivering high-quality work.


• Fluent in Dutch & English


• Proactive and hands-on personality.


• Mature enough to work autonomously while knowing when to seek guidance.


• Genuine willingness to learn and develop.


• Comfortable working in an environment where responsibility comes early.

What's on Offer

Our client offers you:

• A competitive salary ranging from €50,000 to €75,000 annually.


• A full package of additional benefits.


• Flexible working environment (2 days of homeworking per week)