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BDO Belgium

Audit, tax, accounting, and advisory services

Managing Associate Estate Planning

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHasselt, BelgiumNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree in Law is required; an additional master's degree in taxation, notarial studies, or corporate law is a plus.
  • At least 6 years of relevant experience in legal practice, preferably focused on estate planning.
  • In-depth knowledge of family and estate law and the tax aspects of wealth planning is required.
  • The candidate must be a practical adviser able to communicate complex matters clearly, concretely, and purposefully to clients.
  • The candidate must combine legal precision with strong tax insight and commercial sensitivity.
  • The candidate must be initiative-taking, responsible, and comfortable in a coaching and coordinating role.
  • Excellent command of Dutch and very good knowledge of English are required.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain a client portfolio in estate planning and family wealth law, identify commercial opportunities, and convert them into lasting engagements.
  • Advise clients on wealth-planning instruments, including gifts, testamentary arrangements, control and structuring mechanisms, succession plans, and gift and inheritance rules.
  • Prepare integrated tax and legal planning proposals and strategies for transferring and protecting wealth.
  • Lead matters from initial analysis through implementation and follow-up, and draft, review, and finalize legal deeds and agreements.
  • Promote quality through oversight, review, and coaching of associates, including senior associates.
  • Develop and deliver presentations or seminars for clients and colleagues.
  • Participate actively in business-development activities and represent BDO Legal at relevant networking events.
  • Uphold BDO Legal's values of quality, integrity, and client focus in advisory work.

Desired Qualifications

  • An additional master's degree in taxation, notarial studies, or corporate law is a plus.
  • Experience focused on estate planning is preferred.
  • Knowledge of French or German is a plus.

About the Company

BDO Belgium

Audit, tax, accounting, and advisory services

BDO Belgium provides professional services across four areas—Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal, Accounting & Reporting, and Advisory. Clients get a pragmatic, results-driven service through a dedicated single point of contact, supported by cross-domain teams and a global network of experts, enabling digital transformations, process optimization, sustainability, and strategic growth. The firm combines a strong local presence in Belgium with international reach, prioritizing personal relationships and tailored support, while focusing on sustainable, future-proof solutions and investing in its people. Its goal is to empower organizations and people to achieve sustainable growth and realise their full potential, becoming the preferred partner for entrepreneurs and professionals.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Ghent, Belgium
Founded
1967

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