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.
Responsibilities
* Provide 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.
Profile
* Master'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 Details
SENIORITY: Medior/Senior
START DATE: July/ASAP
DURATION: 12 Months
EXTENSION: Yes
CONTRACT: Freelance
LOCATION: Brussels
ONSITE POLICY: Flexible
HOURS PER WEEK: 40
LANGUAGES: Fluent English and French/Dutch
INTERVIEW PROCESS: 2 stages