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BDO Belgium

Audit, tax, accounting, and advisory services

Associate Corporate Lawyer

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master’s degree in Law is required.
  • Approximately three years of relevant experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and contracts within a law firm or equivalent practice experience is required.
  • Strong analytical and pragmatic judgment, including identifying key issues and formulating clear, applicable solutions, is required.
  • Accuracy, organization, and results orientation are required.
  • Excellent communication skills and client focus, including adapting tone to the audience, are required.
  • The ability to work in a team and potential for coaching and supporting junior colleagues are required.
  • Excellent knowledge of Dutch and good to very good knowledge of French and English are required.

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on corporate-law matters, including incorporations, shareholder agreements, restructurings, dissolutions, and liquidations.
  • Contribute to M&A matters, including legal due diligence and drafting and negotiating transaction documents such as letters of intent, share purchase agreements, and asset purchase agreements.
  • Draft and review commercial contracts, including leases, distribution agreements, agency agreements, and general terms and conditions.
  • Translate client questions into a concrete legal approach and prepare advice for discussion with the responsible managing associate or partner.
  • Guide junior associates in their matters and provide constructive feedback.
  • Identify commercial opportunities and discuss them with the managing associate or partner.
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing through presentations, articles, and seminars.
  • Proactively monitor deadlines, quality checks, and communications with clients and colleagues.

Desired Qualifications

  • A further master’s degree or specialization in corporate law or notarial law is a plus.
  • Experience with commercial agreements 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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