About Our Client
The company is a real estate subsidiary of a major insurance group, focusing on managing a diversified asset portfolio in a sustainable and integrated way. As both an investor and developer, it operates in Belgium and abroad.
Job Description
As a Legal Counsel, you will use your commercial acumen to provide pragmatic solutions while maintaining a strong legal perspective. Your main responsibilities include:
* Preparing, assessing, evaluating (risk analysis), and negotiating:
o Contracts with contractors and architects
o Purchase, sale, and option agreements
o Various types of real estate lease agreements (e.g., commercial leases, standard leases), temporary occupation contracts, usufruct agreements, etc.
o Related acts (e.g., granting servitudes, drafting basic acts, volumes, etc.)
* Preparing legal opinions on real estate law, civil law, and administrative law (particularly public-private partnerships but also environmental and/or urban planning permits, land, security interests, public procurement, construction, etc.)
* Managing disputes (drafting settlements or coordinating with lawyers during legal proceedings)
* Studying and tracking changes in legislation and case law in these areas, in collaboration with team members
* Preparing templates and standard contracts in these areas, in collaboration with team members.
The Successful Applicant
* Belgian Master's degree in Law
* 3 to 8 years of experience in a similar role within real estate law (real estate company, developer, or law firm)
* Fluent (or near to fluent) in French and Dutch, with a good understanding of English
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
* Strong intellectual curiosity and proactive learning
* Attention to detail and precision in legal tasks
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Adaptable, flexible, and able to work effectively under pressure
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment
* Involvement in high-impact, diverse real estate projects, including public-private partnerships
* Exposure to a wide range of legal work across different sectors, including retail, office, logistics, and public infrastructure
* Continuous professional development and training opportunities
* A competitive salary and benefits package
* A flexible and supportive work environment
* The chance to contribute to sustainable, forward-thinking real estate initiatives
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