Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate - Walloon Brabant M/V/X

Beschrijving van het bedrijf

Our client is a leading European real estate developer specializing in sustainable urban projects, including office and residential developments, with ESG principles embedded across its activities.

The company operates internationally with a strong footprint in several European markets, combining local expertise with a centralized structure. Belgium remains a key market within its portfolio.

It fosters an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture, driven by innovation and sustainability, offering exposure to complex, cross-border projects and stakeholders.

The legal department is currently evolving, providing opportunities to contribute to its structure and expand beyond traditional real estate legal work

Beschrijving van de functie

Real Estate & Transactions

• Draft and negotiate real estate contracts (leases, sales, partnerships, construction, etc.)
• Support acquisitions and disposals of real estate assets
• Structure transactions and manage due diligence processes
• Coordinate and manage external legal counsel

Project & Business Support

• Advise project developers and country directors on legal aspects
• Support development projects from structuring to execution
• Participate in bidding processes and project set-ups

Corporate & Additional Exposure

• Handle corporate structuring and housekeeping
• Draft shareholders' agreements and manage SPVs
• Contribute to compliance and internal legal organization if interested

Litigation

• Manage disputes and liaise with external counsel

Jouw profiel

• Master's degree in Law (Belgian university)
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in real estate law (law firm, developer or similar)
• Strong experience in real estate transactions and contracting
• Exposure to corporate law; tax sensitivity is a plus
• Urban planning knowledge is a plus, not mandatory

Languages

• Fluent French (deal language)
• Strong English (corporate environment)
• Dutch is a plus

Personal Skills

• Autonomous and proactive
• Strong team player with collaborative mindset
• Pragmatic, business-oriented and detail-focused
• Able to interact with senior stakeholders
• High ethical standards and professional integrity

Taalvaardigheden

• Frans (troef)

  • Begrijpen : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Schrijven : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Lezen : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Spreken : Vaardig - (C1)

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