M&A Legal Counsel - Listed company - Brussels

Brussels , Brussels, Belgium

Type: n/a

Category: Legal

Requirements: English
Company: WhatJobs
Region: Brussels , Brussels

Job Title: M&A Legal Counsel - Listed company - Brussels, Brussels

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Posted:

06.05.2025

Expiry Date:

20.06.2025

Job Description:

Join the M&A legal team of an international group as a key legal advisor on complex cross-border transactions. You''ll manage legal aspects of M&A deals from structuring to closing, coordinate with external advisors and internal teams, support capital markets projects, brief top management, and oversee legal risk and compliance across global operations.

• Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for legal matters in international M&A transactions (acquisitions, mergers, JVs, restructurings, divestitures, spin-offs).
• Manage legal work across all stages of the M&A process, including structuring, due diligence, documentation, negotiations, and regulatory filings.
• Provide legal support for capital markets projects, including capital increases, dividend distributions, debt issuances, and intra-group financing.
• Coordinate and steer external legal advisors (law firms, banks) throughout transactions.
• Prepare legal input for governance documents, offer letters, and board briefings.
• Provide clear, high-quality legal advice to top management and the Executive Committee.
• Support ongoing legal management of joint ventures.
• Identify and manage legal and compliance risks in transactions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and subsidiaries across regions.

Candidate Profile:

You hold a Belgian Master in Law with strong academic results and have at least 6 years of transactional experience in corporate M&A, either in a top-tier international law firm or in-house. You bring solid M&A and capital markets expertise, strong legal analysis, and the ability to deliver clear, business-focused advice. You are a proactive, pragmatic team player with excellent coordination and communication skills, full professional proficiency in English, and eagerness to work in diverse cultural settings and learn about insurance M&A, including in emerging markets.

What We Offer:

Join a dynamic, international corporate environment offering strong personal development opportunities, close teamwork, and direct collaboration with management. Enjoy a competitive salary with flexible benefits, hybrid working (up to 50% from home), international exposure, and access to learning programs - all within the headquarters of a leading listed company recognized as a Top Employer in Belgium.

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