For a customer in the real estate domain, we are searching for a freelance Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal support across a diverse portfolio of real estate development, acquisition, leasing, and asset management activities.ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice on real estate acquisitions, disposals, developments, and investment transactions.Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of contracts, including purchase agreements, lease agreements, development agreements, construction contracts, and service agreements.Support due diligence processes for property acquisitions and investment opportunities.Advise on zoning, planning, permitting, environmental, and regulatory matters impacting real estate projects.Manage relationships with external law firms, notaries, consultants, and regulatory authorities.Assist with corporate governance matters and legal compliance across the business.Identify legal risks and develop practical solutions to support business objectives.Support dispute resolution, litigation management, and claims handling where necessary.Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the real estate sector.Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.ProfileMaster's Degree in Law.Qualified lawyer with strong academic credentials.Minimum 4–8 years of relevant legal experience, gained in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.Demonstrated experience in real estate transactions, property law, leasing, and development projects.Strong understanding of commercial contract negotiation and risk management.Excellent drafting and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.Business-oriented mindset with a pragmatic and solution-driven approach.Knowledge of construction law, environmental law, and planning regulations is a bonus.Experience supporting cross-border real estate transactions.Familiarity with corporate structuring and financing transactions within real estate projects.Additional DetailsSENIORITY: Medior/SeniorSTART DATE: July/ASAPDURATION: 12 MonthsEXTENSION: YesCONTRACT: FreelanceLOCATION: BrusselsONSITE POLICY: FlexibleHOURS PER WEEK: 40LANGUAGES: Fluent English and French/DutchINTERVIEW PROCESS: 2 stages