Join Liedekerke’s Corporate & M&A Team — Mid-Level Associate (3–5 Years’ Experience)
Location: Brussels (with the option to work from our Antwerp office up to 2 days/week)
Start date: As soon as possible
Are you ready to elevate your career in Corporate Law and M&A? We’re looking for a talented, Dutch-speaking lawyer with 3 to 5 years of experience to strengthen our Corporate and M&A team at Liedekerke.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Belgium’s leading corporate practices and work on high-profile transactions with a diverse and prestigious client base.
Your Role
As a mid-level associate, you will:
- Work on a wide array of transactions, including M&A, private equity, venture capital, and capital markets deals.
- Draft, review and negotiate key transaction documents.
- Manage matters from start to finish with direct client interaction and increasing autonomy.
- Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and borders, including daily contact with international law firms.
What We Offer
At Liedekerke, we invest in your long-term growth and offer:
- High-impact work with leading Belgian and international clients.
- Immediate responsibility and meaningful client exposure.
- A dynamic, multilingual, and inclusive work environment.
- A structured learning path with tailored legal and non-legal training (e.g. business, financial literacy, languages, communication).
- Active support for your continued legal education and professional development.
- A competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Green mobility benefits and offices located next to Brussels and Antwerp Central stations.
- A strong team spirit with a culture built on excellence, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.
- The chance to contribute to the growth and strategic development of our practice.
What We’re Looking For
You are an ideal candidate if you:
- Are a native Dutch speaker, fluent in English and proficient in French.
- Have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Corporate law and M&A.
- Hold a Belgian law degree; additional studies (LL.M. or advanced Master's in Corporate/Business Law) are a plus.
- Combine strong legal skills with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach.
- Are proactive, organised, and able to handle tight deadlines.
- Thrive in a collaborative setting but also work well independently.
- Are eager to grow, take initiative, and make a tangible impact within the team.
About Our Practice
Liedekerke’s Corporate & Finance practice is one of the largest in Belgium. We advise a broad spectrum of clients, from start-ups and multinational corporations to sovereign entities, private equity sponsors, family offices, and foundations, on all aspects of corporate and transactional law.
Our attorneys work seamlessly across disciplines and jurisdictions, collaborating daily with top-tier foreign law firms to deliver high-quality, practical solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges.
Ready to Apply?
Submit your CV, motivation letter, and transcripts via our website.
Our HR team will contact selected candidates for an initial screening, followed by interviews with partners and team members. We look forward to meeting you.