Legal Counsel - M&A - Brussels

Our client is a leading international industrial group recognised for its innovation-driven strategy and global footprint. To support its continued growth through strategic acquisitions and investments, the company is expanding its specialist M&A legal team in Brussels.

Jobomschrijving

Your responsibilities include

Leading domestic and international acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and strategic investments Managing all legal aspects of complex cross-border transactions Structuring transactions and providing commercially focused legal advice Drafting and negotiating sophisticated transaction documentation Coordinating multidisciplinary deal teams across Legal, Strategy, Finance, Tax, Treasury, HR, Compliance and IT Managing external counsel across multiple jurisdictions Leading signing, closing and post-completion activities Supporting integrations, reorganisations and carve-out transactions Advising senior executives on strategic legal risks and transaction execution Contributing to the continuous development of our client's M&A legal capability

Belgian Master of Law (or equivalent European qualification) Significant experience in Corporate/M&A law (typically 8+ years) Background within a top-tier international law firm and/or sophisticated in-house M&A environment Outstanding drafting and negotiation skills Proven experience leading complex cross-border transactions Strong commercial judgement and strategic thinking Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to operate autonomously in an international environment Fluent English ; French and/or Dutch are advantageous