Liedekerke – Corporate M&A Lawyer

Reference number: VL/BE/4047/25

Advocaat Permanent position Brussel

Liedekerke | Corporate M&A Lawyer

Onze cliënt

Liedekerke is one of Belgium’s foremost business law firms. Based in Brussels, with a London representative office since November 2007, and independent since its creation in 1965, the firm has established an international reputation upon a unique experience and unchallenged expertise, which it has acquired in all areas of business law.

The Corporate & Finance practice group provides clients with practical and business-oriented solutions in all corporate and M&A matters, including capital markets, corporate governance, reorganizations, private equity and venture capital, joint ventures, and corporate litigation.

The firm’s clients represent the full spectrum of corporate entities, ranging from sovereigns and public authorities to start-ups, multinational corporations, private equity and venture capital sponsors, family offices, senior managers, non-profit organizations, foundations, and leading Belgian companies.

As one of the largest Corporate & Finance teams in Belgium, the attorneys leverage their combined expertise to efficiently address clients’ corporate and M&A needs, both domestically and internationally. For cross-border transactions, they collaborate daily with top-tier foreign law firms.

Functie

Liedekerke is currently seeking a lawyer with a strong interest in corporate law and M&A.

You will be involved in a broad range of matters for a varied client base, with a particular focus on M&A and PE/VC transactions. Your tasks will include drafting, reviewing and negotiating deal documentation, engaging with the clients and their counterparts, and managing matters from inception to closing.

Profiel

  • Native (or, if not native, a perfect) French speaker, with an excellent command of English and a good knowledge of Dutch.
  • First class Belgian law degree – additional education abroad and/or advanced master’s in Corporate/Business Law is a plus.
  • Excellent academic results.
  • 4 to 6 years of experience with a top Belgian or international law firm.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Hands-on mentality, proactive and ready to take initiative.
  • Client-oriented and a practical and commercial mindset.
  • A team player while working independently.

Aanbod

As a member of the Liedekerke team, you can expect:

  • Dealing with highly interesting, challenging and varying corporate and M&A matters.
  • Direct facing client work as well as transactional work, from day one.
  • A multilingual, open and stimulating environment.
  • Professional training on various “non legal” topics (business, communication, financial literacy, language and networking, IT skills etc.).
  • A true commitment to your legal education and training, and continuous know-how sharing.
  • An attractive compensation and benefits package, and a personalised professional grow path.
  • A green and efficient mobility with our offices located next to the Brussels Central Station.
  • A friendly atmosphere, focused on collegiality, excellence and teamwork.
  • Active participation in the development of our practice.
  • A team of experienced professionals willing to support you any time.

Over Vialegis

Wij geloven dat we door perfecte matches te creëren tussen juridische professionals en bedrijven, niet alleen carrières kunnen transformeren, maar ook juridische teams kunnen versterken. Dit leidt tot meer succes en voldoening voor zowel kandidaten als klanten. Met een team van gemotiveerde drietalige recruitment partners hebben we al meer dan 1.000 vacatures succesvol ingevuld, met een indrukwekkende succesratio van 98% bij vaste aanwervingen.

Proces

We starten met een persoonlijk gesprek om jou en je ambities goed te leren kennen. Zo krijgen we een duidelijk beeld van je vaardigheden, verwachtingen en toekomstplannen.
Door jouw talenten en wensen te combineren met onze marktkennis vinden we de ideale match. We stellen posities voor die écht bij jou passen.
We stellen je voor aan onze klant en bieden persoonlijke begeleiding en coaching tijdens het hele proces. Zo ben je op elke stap voorbereid.
Ook na je start blijven we betrokken. Met regelmatige debriefings en feedback zorgen we ervoor dat jij een succesvolle en zorgeloze ervaring hebt.
Neem gerust contact op met Marie-Laure voor meer informatie.
Marie Laure de Leener
Marie-Laure
Legal Recruitment Partner | Banking & Finance | Tax