Companions is an investment holding that co‑invests in small and medium‑sized companies alongside ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams. As an active shareholder, we support our portfolio companies in achieving sustainable growth, backed by a hands‑on and operational central team.
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From our headquarters in Kontich, we are driven by excellence, a passion for growth, and the ambition to create lasting value.
Your Role
As a Legal Counsel (Corporate M&A), you will play a key role in supporting the legal and transactional activities of Companions and its portfolio companies.
This role is designed as a growth trajectory:
From day one, you will build a strong foundation through hands‑on involvement in collaborative M&A work, supporting ongoing transactions, as well as legal operations, compliance and corporate housekeeping.
From there, you will progressively evolve towards greater involvement and ownership in M&A transactions, structuring and strategic legal work, working closely with the Head of Legal.
Your responsibilities include:
Compliance & Foundation Building
Supporting compliance processes including KYC, AML, GDPR and internal policies.
Supporting GDPR compliance, including maintaining records of processing activities and assisting with data‑related requests.
Assisting with regulatory filings and obligations (e.g. UBO, governance updates).
Contributing to the professionalisation and automation of legal workflows.
Corporate & Transactional Support
Supporting M&A transactions, including due diligence, document review and transaction execution.
Assisting in drafting and reviewing transaction documentation (NDAs, SPAs, shareholder agreements, etc.).
Coordinating closing processes and working with external advisors (law firms, notaries, tax advisors).
Supporting corporate restructurings and strategic projects within the group.
Legal Operations & Governance
Managing corporate housekeeping for Companions and its portfolio companies (boards, resolutions, mandates, filings).
Drafting and reviewing a broad range of legal documents and agreements.
Acting as a central point of contact between internal teams and external stakeholders.
Ensuring proper documentation and follow‑up across entities (e.g. via Corporify / SharePoint).
Your Profile
Master’s degree in Law.
3 to 5 years of experience in corporate law, M&A and/or commercial law (law firm or in‑house).
Strong interest in transactions and deal‑making, combined with willingness to build a solid operational foundation.
Excellent command of Dutch and English. French is a plus.
Hands‑on, structured and detail‑oriented.
Proactive mindset and eager to take ownership over time.
Team player who enjoys working in a dynamic investment environment.
Our Offer
A role combining active involvement in M&A transactions with broad exposure to legal and operational matters within an investment holding.
Direct exposure to investments and portfolio companies, with insight into decision‑making processes.
Close involvement in transactions and legal matters, working alongside the Head of Legal.
A diverse range of work across legal, transactional and commercial topics in a dynamic environment. xphnsxz
An attractive compensation package, including a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, within a team‑driven and result‑oriented environment.
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