Legal Counsel - Real Estate / Corporate - Walloon Brabant

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We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to support complex real estate development projects across Europe. You will act as a key business partner on transactions, structuring and contracts, working closely with project teams and senior stakeholders in an international, ESG-driven environment. The role implies also Corporate Law responsibilities.

Toegevoegd 02/06/2026

  • Strategic real estate role with EU exposure
  • High autonomy in a collaborative, non-micromanaged team

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Our client is a leading European real estate developer specializing in sustainable urban projects, including office and residential developments, with ESG principles embedded across its activities.

The company operates internationally with a strong footprint in several European markets, combining local expertise with a centralized structure. Belgium remains a key market within its portfolio.

It fosters an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture, driven by innovation and sustainability, offering exposure to complex, cross-border projects and stakeholders.

The legal department is currently evolving, providing opportunities to contribute to its structure and expand beyond traditional real estate legal work.

Functie

Real Estate & Transactions

  • Draft and negotiate real estate contracts (leases, sales, partnerships, construction, etc.)
  • Support acquisitions and disposals of real estate assets
  • Structure transactions and manage due diligence processes
  • Coordinate and manage external legal counsel



Project & Business Support

  • Advise project developers and country directors on legal aspects
  • Support development projects from structuring to execution
  • Participate in bidding processes and project set-ups



Corporate & Additional Exposure

  • Handle corporate structuring and housekeeping
  • Draft shareholders' agreements and manage SPVs
  • Contribute to compliance and internal legal organization if interested



Litigation

  • Manage disputes and liaise with external counsel

Profiel

  • Master's degree in Law (Belgian university)
  • Minimum 5-8 years of experience in real estate law (law firm, developer or similar)
  • Strong experience in real estate transactions, contracting
  • Exposure to corporate law



Languages

  • Fluent French (deal language)
  • Strong English (corporate environment)



Personal Skills

  • Autonomous and proactive
  • Strong team player with collaborative mindset
  • Pragmatic, business-oriented and detail-focused
  • Able to interact with senior stakeholders
  • High ethical standards and professional integrity

Aanbod

  • Strategic legal role in an international real estate company
  • Direct exposure to high-level stakeholders (including CEO)
  • Supportive and accessible leadership, with strong autonomy
  • Opportunity to shape and contribute to the legal department evolution



Package

  • Competitive salary
  • Company car
  • Full benefits package (meal vouchers, insurance, bonus, etc.)
  • Flexible working (1 day homeworking/week)
  • 20 days holidays + 6 RTT + seniority days
Contact
Tanguy Grandjean
Referentienummer
JN-052026-7019501

Vacature samenvatting

Sector
Legal & Tax
Sub Sector
Bedrijfsjurist - In-house
Industrie
Industrial / Manufacturing
Locatie
Waals Brabant
Contract Type
Vast dienstverband
Consultant naam
Tanguy Grandjean
Vacature referentie
JN-052026-7019501
Kantoor of thuiswerk
Kantoor of thuiswerk

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