In recent years, Nonzerosum has provided legal support to companies of various scales and in a wide variety of sectors. This focus gives us an edge in drawing out the right legal profiles and selecting the appropriate candidate for that crucial position in the organisation.
Here, our network within the legal world and our 3 operating pillars at Nonzerosum provides the right complementarity to attract the most suitable candidates.
For our client, a leading independent Belgian law firm, we are looking for an associate with an experience in banking & finance to join its Corporate and Finance department. French or Dutch native with an excellent command of English and a knowledge of Dutch and/or French.
Our client's Banking & Finance team supports corporate borrowers, private equity sponsors, real estate developers, financial institutions, funds, and alternative lenders with diverse financing needs. From acquisition and real estate finance to project and general corporate lending, their expert team offers pragmatic advice to secure successful deals in Belgium and globally.
Their Corporate & Finance department is one of the largest in Belgium. By seamlessly combining their expertise and knowledge, their attorneys are able to quickly address their clients’ needs in corporate and finance matters, whether these arise in Belgium or abroad. For cross-border transactions, they work on a daily basis with top-tier foreign law firms.
As lawyer in the transactional Banking & Finance team, you will be involved in a broad range of Banking & Finance transactions matters for a varied client base. Your tasks will include:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating deal documentation
- Engaging with our clients and their counterparts
- Managing matters from inception to closing
- You have a Master's degree in law, a LL.M. in Banking & Finance law is a plus
- You have 3 to 6 years' experience in Banking & Finance with a leading Belgian or international law firm
- You have excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
- You are proactive, hands-on and ready to take the initiative
- You are customer-focused, business-minded and pragmatic
- You are a team player who works independently
- You are French/Dutch-speaking with full professional competence in English and a good passive understanding of Dutch/French
- The opportunity to work on very interesting, challenging and varied Banking & Finance files
- The advantage to work in direct contact with clients from day one
- The occasion to work in a multilingual, open and stimulating environment, in a friendly atmosphere focused on collegiality, excellence and teamwork
- The opportunity to receive professional training in a range of 'non-legal' subjects (business, communication, financial literacy, languages and networks, IT skills, ...)
- A true commitment to your legal education and training, and continuous know-how sharing
- Green and efficient mobility thanks to their offices located close to Brussels Central Station
- Active participation in the firm's development
- A team of experienced professionals ready to support you at any time
- An attractive remuneration and benefits
