PpFreshfields, a top-tier global law firm, is looking for an associate specialized in regulatory finance as from 5 years of experience to strengthen its Brussels office. /p h3bWhat’s in it for you? /b /h3 ul liSenior associate or counsel role in the financial regulatory and FIG (Financial Institutions Group) MA practice of a Band 1 leading law firm; /li liWork in the Brussels office and be part of both the Brussels and global team; /li liChoose to challenge yourself, with the culture and freedom to develop Belgian and international clients in a locally-rooted international setting; /li liThrive in a first-class and inspiring working environment; /li liConnect globally, as you will have the opportunity to work in cross-border and cross-functional teams, giving you the chance to experience new cultures, places and ideas; /li liMeet great people and work with motivated colleagues on various interesting projects; /li liA highly competitive rewards package. /li /ul h3bWhat your future may hold /b /h3 pAs a senior associate or counsel in the Financial Regulatory FIG MA practice you will play a lead role to lead and further develop our Belgian financial regulatory practice and be involved on FIG MA. You will be part of Freshfields’ wider Global Transactions team. You will work closely with the MA team and the the banking finance team on Belgian and cross-border matters. /p pMatters you will be involved in include: /p ul liAdvising a broad range of clients on financial regulatory matters, including fund regulation (AIFMD), DORA, MiFID II, banking, payments and insurance regulation; /li liRepresenting clients before the Belgian financial regulators; /li liAdvising on MA and other transactions in the financial services sector, including qualifying holding procedures; /li liProviding advice to funds and financial institutions on ESG matters. /li /ul pFurthermore, you will: /p ul liBe in the lead for the matters described above, of course working in a collegiate environment for and with a range of partners, counsels and (principal) associates within Brussels and from various other offices; /li liDevelop and help drive relationships with clients including gaining a good knowledge of the client’s businesses, economic drivers, markets and sector in order to ensure advice is relevant and commercial; /li liWork as part of a team and a growing practice and taking an active part in sharing knowledge and experience with the team; /li liTake responsibility for coaching and mentoring junior team members, fostering their development; /li liEngage in business development activities and speaking opportunities. /li /ul h3bYour skillset /b /h3 ul liYou obtained a Belgian Master in Law with strong academic results; /li liYou have as from 5 years of experience in Financial Regulatory, preferably both on the advisory and MA side; /li liYou demonstrate technical skills in your legal work, with an international awareness and focus to your work; /li liYou can build trust and rapport to develop effective relationships, internally and externally; /li liYou are service orientated and have a “client first” mindset; /li liYou have an excellent command of English and French or Dutch (written and spoken) with a good command of the second national language; /li liYou are a team player, you have an entrepreneurial spirit and good communication skills; /li liYou respect and enjoy the diversity of cultural, social and academic backgrounds found in the firm. /li /ul h3bOur Client /b /h3 pFreshfields is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world’s leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking and business critical mandates. /p pAt Freshfields they seek to create a better future for their clients, their people and the communities in which they live and work. They value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feel they can belong, engage and excel. /p h3bInterested? /b /h3 pApply immediately via the website by clicking the 'bApply /b' button. /p pbThis vacancy is in exclusive cooperation with YouConnect | Partners for legal HR talent. /b /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr