Medior Associate - Corporate Law

Beyond Law Firm; Brussel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Law Firm in Brussels seeks a Medior Associate to reinforce and extend its corporate law practice. The role focuses on transactional corporate matters including venture capital, M&A, and governance, with potential exposure to litigation or insolvency as a plus.

You will manage matters with autonomy, supervise junior associates, and serve as a direct client contact while translating legal frameworks into pragmatic advice. A collaborative environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law from a Belgian university.
• At least 3 years of experience in corporate and commercial law at a reputable law firm.
• Hands-on experience with venture capital and M&A transactions strongly preferred.
• Experience in litigation and/or insolvency is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Native Dutch or French speaker with excellent English and good command of the other national language.

Responsibilities

• Manage matters with a degree of autonomy, in collaboration with firm members.
• Provide guidance to junior associates in relation to tasks under supervision.
• Act as a direct contact for clients, building trust through responsiveness and clarity.
• Translate legal frameworks into practical and forward-looking advice.
• Work in a transaction-driven environment requiring communication, organisation and precision.
• Contribute to the firm’s visibility and business development efforts through involvement in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Contribute to internal knowledge development.

Education

Master’s degree in law (Belgian university)

Job description

We are looking for a Medior Associate to reinforce and extend our strong practice in corporate law.

The role is primarily focused on (transactional) corporate law and includes the following matters:

• venture capital transactions and fundraisings,
• M&A,
• (re)structuring,
• non-for-profit associations,
• commercial contracts,
• disputes mainly between shareholders or relating to directors’ liability,
• governance and corporate housekeeping.

Any specific experience in litigation or insolvency law is not required but could be a plus.

In this role you will:

• manage matters with a degree of autonomy, appropriate to your experience a, in collaboration with the other members of the firm, including junior associates who will work under your supervision for certain tasks,
• provide guidance to the junior associates in relation to tasks under your supervision,
• act as a direct contact for clients, building trust through responsiveness and clarity,
• translate legal frameworks into practical and forward-looking advice,
• work in transaction-driven environment requiring communication, organisation and precision,
• contribute to the firm’s visibility and business development efforts through involvement in the entrepreneurial ecosystem (incubators, events, workshops and production of legal content), and
• contribute to internal knowledge development.

What we expect:

We are seeking a lawyer who combines technical strength and thoroughness with commercial judgment and strong client focus.

You have:

• a master’s degree in law from a Belgian university (additional postgraduate qualification is a plus);
• an excellent academic background and very good analytical skills;
• at least 3 years of experience in corporate and commercial law in a reputable law firm;
• hands‑on experience with venture capital and M&A transactions strongly preferred;
• experience in litigation and/or insolvency is a plus;
• a problem‑solving mindset and the ability to propose pragmatic legal solutions;
• the ability to work both independently and as part of a team; and
• native Dutch or French speaker, with excellent command of English and a good command of the other national language.

What we offer:

• the opportunity to position yourself as a central role in a dynamic law firm,
• be part of a fast-growing niche law firm with increasing responsibility,
• a rigorous, service‑driven approach to legal services, based on long‑term partnerships with clients,
• development of your entrepreneurial and business advisory skills,
• weekly language classes,
• a pleasant and respectful working environment within a young and dynamic team,
• genuine support for work‑life balance, and
• a competitive remuneration aligned with your experience and level of responsibility, including a performance‑based component and consideration for portable business and business development.