Legal Counsel - Real Estate / Corporate - Walloon Brabant

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.

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

• 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