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Medior Associate – Corporate Law

We are looking for a Medior Associate (self-employed, full-time) to reinforce and grow our corporate law practice. The role is primarily focused on transactional corporate law and covers:

  • venture capital transactions and fundraisings,
  • M&A,
  • (re)structuring,
  • non-profit associations,
  • commercial contracts,
  • disputes, mainly between shareholders or relating to directors’ liability, and
  • governance and corporate housekeeping.

Experience in litigation or insolvency law is not required, but is a plus.

What you will do

  • manage matters with a level of autonomy suited to your experience, working with the rest of the team, including junior associates who will work under your supervision on certain tasks,
  • guide junior associates on the tasks you supervise,
  • act as a direct contact for clients, building trust through responsiveness and clarity,
  • turn legal frameworks into practical, forward-looking advice,
  • work in a transaction-driven environment that demands communication, organisation and precision,
  • contribute to the firm’s visibility and business development through involvement in the entrepreneurial ecosystem (incubators, events, workshops, legal content), and
  • contribute to internal knowledge development.

Your profile

You combine technical strength and thoroughness with commercial judgment and a strong client focus.

You have:

  • a master’s degree in law from a Belgian university (a postgraduate qualification is a plus);
  • an excellent academic record and strong analytical skills;
  • at least 3 years’ experience in corporate and commercial law at a reputable law firm;
  • hands-on experience with venture capital and M&A transactions (strongly preferred);
  • experience in litigation and/or insolvency (a plus);
  • a problem-solving mindset and the ability to propose pragmatic legal solutions;
  • the ability to work independently and as part of a team; and
  • Dutch or French as your native language, with excellent English and a good command of the other national language.

What we offer

  • a central role in a dynamic law firm,
  • growing responsibility in a fast-growing niche firm,
  • a rigorous, service-driven practice built on long-term client partnerships,
  • development of your entrepreneurial and business advisory skills,
  • weekly language classes,
  • a pleasant, respectful working environment within a young and dynamic team,
  • genuine support for work-life balance, and
  • competitive remuneration aligned with your experience and responsibilities, including a performance-based component and consideration for portable business and business development.

Should you have an interest in this position, please apply to careers@beyond-lawfirm.com by sending a cover letter in English, your CV and your academic transcripts. We look forward to meeting you. All applications will be treated confidentially.