Senior Legal Counsel Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely together with colleagues from other departments as development, sales, project management, financial, insurance, etc.. But also external partners as notary's offices and law firms.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate law, along with knowledge or interest in mergers and acquisitions, tax law, urban planning law and/or public private partnership. The successful candidate will be proactive, pragmatic, open-minded and solution-minded. They will be flexible in the performance of their tasks and have strong analytical skills and a pragmatic business approach.
Responsibilities:
* You prepare legal documentation related to real estate projects in Belgium and in Luxembourg.
* You provide practical and clear legal advice on real estate matters.
* You identify project-related risks.
* You stay informed about relevant legal developments and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and with CFE's policies.
* You draft and negotiate contracts with various stakeholders (letters of intent, purchase/sale agreements, rights in rem (building right, long lease right, etc.), commercial contracts, project finance documentation, building contracts, lease agreements, public procurement contracts, partnership agreements, shareholders agreements, etc.).
* You provide support for project (re)structuring (incorporation of project companies, co-ownership structure, rights in rem, tax matters, etc.).
* You provide support with the subscription of insurances related to the real estate projects.
* You participate in various internal meetings (with colleagues from other department) and external meetings (with partners, lawyers, buyers, notaries, etc.).
* You provide support in case of legal disputes (in collaboration with law firms).
* You are accountable for working independently and taking responsibility, while actively contributing to team knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Skillset:
* A Master degree in law from an accredited Belgian university.
* Minimum 8 years of professional experience (including an experience as a lawyer) in real estate law.
* Experience in real estate law, along with knowledge or interest in mergers and acquisitions, tax law, urban planning law and/or public private partnership.
* Fluent in French, Dutch and English.
Benefits:
An attractive remuneration package with a competitive base pay and a range of extralegal benefits. Opportunities for professional growth and development in various areas. A collaborative and supportive team culture. A challenging and dynamic work environment.