Senior corporate and M&A lawyer

contrast; Zaventem; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalised career path

Competitive remuneration package

Continuous legal and soft skills培训

Job summary

contrast is seeking a senior corporate and M&A lawyer with at least seven years of relevant experience to join its growing practice in Belgium. You will work directly with clients on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, governance matters, and strategic advisory work.

You will mentor junior lawyers, contribute to business development, and have opportunities to own client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in corporate law and M&A.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; French knowledge is a plus.
• Master's degree in Law; strong drafting skills.
• Able to translate complex legal questions into pragmatic advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise Belgian and international clients on corporate and transactional matters.
• Handle corporate law, governance, and shareholder relations.
• Lead M&A transactions and corporate restructurings.
• Manage corporate disputes and conflict management.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team development.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A

Governance

Client management

Drafting skills

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Law

LL.M. degree

Job description

Add contrast to your career.

Our corporate and M&A team is looking for a senior corporate and M&A lawyer with at least 7 years of relevant experience to join its growing practice.

As a senior lawyer, you will work directly with clients on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, governance matters, strategic corporate projects and business disputes.

Why join contrast?

Make an impact

• Management responsibility and direct client contact
• A high degree of autonomy and trust
• The opportunity to take ownership of matters and client relationships
• The chance to contribute to the further growth of a dynamic corporate and M&A practice

Continue to grow

• A personalised career path tailored to your ambitions and strengths
• Continuous investment in professional development through legal and soft skills training
• Close collaboration with recognised specialists
• Build your professional profile through publications, books, surveys, seminars and workshops
• Exposure to a broad range of Belgian and international matters

Enjoy the journey

• Challenging work in a collaborative and supportive environment
• An ambitious, entrepreneurial and down-to-earth team
• A strong culture built on trust, respect and teamwork
• Regular team initiatives and activities organised by our vibes team
• Flexibility and attention to sustainable professional growth

Your role

As a senior corporate and M&A lawyer, you will advise Belgian and international clients on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters. Your work will include:

• corporate law and governance matters;
• M&A;
• corporate restructurings;
• shareholder relations and strategic advisory work;
• corporate disputes and conflict management.

You will work directly with clients, take ownership of matters and contribute actively to the further growth of the practice and the firm. You will also support and mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the development of our team.

Your profile

You combine strong legal expertise with sound judgement, professional maturity and genuine team spirit. You:

• hold a Master's degree in Law;
• have at least 7 years of experience in corporate law and M&A;
• possess strong technical expertise and drafting skills;
• translate complex legal questions into pragmatic advice;
• are fluent in Dutch and English;
• have a good knowledge of French or are willing to further develop it;
• communicate confidently with clients, counterparties and advisers;
• enjoy taking ownership and working independently;
• are willing to share knowledge and support junior colleagues;
• combine ambition with a practical and collaborative mindset.

An LL.M. degree or international study experience is an asset.

What we offer

At contrast, we believe excellent legal work should be intellectually challenging, practically relevant and enjoyable to do.

In addition to the opportunities outlined above, we offer:

• Personalised career path tailored to your ambitions and strengths
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with your experience
• Continuous legal and soft skills training
• Support for professional development initiatives

For questions about this position, feel free to contact:
Mélodie Seroen | HR Business Partner
[e-mail] | [phone]