Robert Half Talent Solution is currently looking for a Head of Legal specialized in Real Estate law for a client, a prominent actor in the real estate sector in Antwerp.
About the Company
With a strong presence in Belgium, France and Luxembourg, their core activities include developing and investing in major real estate projects spanning office buildings, hotels, retail spaces and more.
Position Overview:
As Head of Legal you will oversee all legal matters of the company, ensuring legal security and compliance. This strategic yet hands-on role involves managing a team of (senior) legal counsels while at the same time also directly handling yourself the most complex and high-stakes projects and transactions.
You will be a key business partner, part of the executive management.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Management & Leadership
* Lead, mentor, and coordinate a team of (senior) legal counsels.
* Organize workloads, set priorities, and foster continuous development of team members.
* Ensure high-quality legal support across the organization.
Operational Legal Support
* Personally manage legal aspects of complex and/or strategically critical transactions and projects (e.g., large-scale developments, M&A's, joint ventures, high-value acquisitions).
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts (acquisition agreements, construction contracts, partnership agreements, etc.).
* Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks and mitigation strategies.
Corporate & Regulatory Affairs
* Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
* Manage relationships with external experts.
* Oversee corporate governance matters.
Risk Management & Strategy
* Identify potential legal risks and propose proactive solutions.
* Contribute to business strategy with legal insight and support the structuring of new ventures.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* 10+ years of experience in the real estate legal sector.
* Experience in people management.
* Trilingual: Dutch (proficient), French (very good), English (very good).
* Business-oriented, leader, hands-on, proactive, and resourceful, capable of taking ownership, organized.
Why Join them?
* Take the lead of a top-tier team composed of experts in their field working on high-impact projects.
* Opportunity to contribute to large-scale real estate projects and transactions.
* Join a leading company in the Antwerp real estate market.
If you’re ready for a new challenge as Head of Legal of team of expert legal counsels for a main actor of the real estate world, don't hesitate and apply now !