Mid-level lawyer in Commercial Contracts and Litigation

Liedekerke; Brussel; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Liedekerke in Brussels is seeking a mid-level lawyer for its Commercial Contracts and Litigation team. You will draft and negotiate high-stakes commercial contracts for diverse clients and represent them before commercial courts, collaborating with specialists to provide pragmatic, cost-conscious solutions from idea to closing.

You will help design strategic business structures, navigate disputes, and handle matters across sectors such as energy, chemicals, agro-business, and retail.

Qualifications

• Native-level Dutch, excellent command of French and English.
• Three to five years of experience in Commercial Contracts and Litigation.
• Excellent academic track record in law from a Belgian university.
• Demonstrates interest in commercial contracts and business.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate high-stakes commercial contracts for diverse clients.
• Represent clients before commercial courts.
• Help design strategic business structures and navigate disputes.
• Handle matters across sectors like energy, chemicals, agro-business, retail and production.

Skills

Dutch (native-level)

French fluency

English fluency

Education

Law degree (Belgian university)

Job description

Ready to take on complex commercial and litigation matters? Join our Commercial Contracts and Litigation team as a mid-level lawyer today!

Your role

Commercial contracts are at the heart of every business, from the simplest deal to the most complex transaction, and you know better than anyone that they are about far more than paperwork. Join one of the largest Commercial Contracts and Litigation practices in Belgium, where you will draft and negotiate high-stakes commercial contracts for businesses of all sizes across a wide range of sectors, and represent them before the commercial courts. Working alongside dedicated experts with a wide breadth of expertise, you will be more than a legal adviser: you will be a true partner in business to our clients. You will share their enthusiasm for their projects and help them find sound, pragmatic and cost-conscious solutions, from the first idea through to the closing of the deal.

As a member of the team, you will be at the centre of this work. You will help clients design strategic business structures, navigate critical challenges, and prevent or resolve disputes. No two days will be the same: you will tackle complex matters involving industrial construction and engineering, supply and distribution, joint ventures and production transformation agreements, in key sectors such as energy, chemicals, agro-business, pharmaceuticals and retail. You will take on real responsibility and further develop your expertise.

To further strengthen our team, we are looking for a lawyer with three to five years of experience in Commercial Contracts and Litigation.

What we offer

What joining the team offers:

• the chance to work on highly interesting and challenging commercial contract and litigation matters
• immersion in the diverse aspects of commercial contract and litigation law
• a multilingual, open, and stimulating work environment
• opportunities to grow your network of clients and contacts
• a friendly atmosphere focused on excellence, collaboration, and teamwork with other departments
• active involvement in the growth of our practice
• a competitive compensation and benefits package
• work flexibility
• efficient and green mobility with our offices conveniently located near Brussels and Antwerp Central Station

What we expect

• native-level proficiency in Dutch, an excellent command of French and English
• has three to five years of experience in Commercial Contracts and Litigation. Experience in construction matters is a plus.
• has an excellent academic track record in law from a Belgian university
• demonstrates a strong interest in commercial contracts and business
• is eager to keep learning and to specialise further
• has a detail-oriented mindset with strong analytical and drafting skills
• brings a team-player attitude, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• approaches clients with a pragmatic, commercial and client-focused mindset

Practical information

Start date: As soon as possible

Location: Brussels, with the option to also work from our Antwerp office from time to time.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career at Liedekerke?