Senior Public Law Counsel - Procurement & PPP

KPMG Law Belgium; Zaventem; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career opportunities

Training and development

Well-being initiatives

Incentives and recognition

Friendly and sociable environment

Job summary

KPMG Law Belgium is seeking an (Senior) Associate Public Law to work on a broad portfolio of administrative and public law projects, with a focus on public procurement. You will guide public authorities through procurement, draft tender documents, assess bids, and support award decisions, while aiding companies during and after tender procedures.

You will also advise on PPPs, local government law and other administrative questions, represent clients in litigation, and collaborate with junior

Qualifications

• Belgian Master’s degree in Law, preferably with a specialization in public law, and 4-6 years of relevant professional experience, including in public procurement.
• Admitted to the Brussels Bar.
• Excellent command of Dutch, both written and spoken, and a good working knowledge of French and English.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Collaborative team player with client orientation and independence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad portfolio of administrative and public law projects, focusing on public procurement.
• Guide public authorities through the procurement process—from ad hoc advice to drafting tailored tender documents, assessing bid regularity and supporting the award decision.
• Assist companies during and after the tender procedure.
• Advise on other public contracts including PPPs, local government legislation and other administrative law questions.
• Support the team in litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Attend internal and external meetings and build strong client relationships; coach junior team members.
• Collaborate across departments and offices to deliver commercial, client-focused legal solutions.

Skills

Public procurement

Legal writing

Client relations

Team leadership

Dutch language

French language

English language

Independent working

Education

Master’s degree in Law (Belgian)

Job description

KPMG Law Belgium is seeking an (Senior) Associate Public Law to work on a broad portfolio of administrative and public law projects, with a focus on public procurement. You will guide public authorities through procurement, draft tender documents, assess bids, and support award decisions, while aiding companies during and after tender procedures.

You will also advise on PPPs, local government law and other administrative questions, represent clients in litigation, and collaborate with junior