Freshfields is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world’s leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking and business critical mandates.
At Freshfields they seek to create a better future for their clients, their people and the communities in which they live and work. They value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feel they can belong, engage and excel.
What’s in it for you?
- Senior lead associate role in the financial regulatory and FIG (Financial Institutions Group) M&A practice of a Band 1 leading law firm;
- Work in the Brussels office and be part of both the Brussels and global team;
- Choose to challenge yourself, with the culture and freedom to develop Belgian and international clients in a locally-rooted international setting;
- Thrive in a first-class and inspiring working environment;
- Connect globally, as you will have the opportunity to work in cross-border and cross-functional teams, giving you the chance to experience new cultures, places and ideas;
- Meet great people and work with motivated colleagues on various interesting projects;
- A highly competitive rewards package.
What your future may hold
As a senior associate in the Financial Regulatory & FIG M&A practice you will play a lead role to lead and further develop our Belgian financial regulatory practice and be involved on FIG M&A. You will be part of Freshfields’ wider Global Transactions team. You will work closely with the M&A team and the the banking & finance team on Belgian and cross-border matters.
Matters you will be involved in include:
- Advising a broad range of clients on financial regulatory matters, including fund regulation (AIFMD), DORA, MiFID II, banking, payments and insurance regulation;
- Representing clients before the Belgian financial regulators;
- Advising on M&A and other transactions in the financial services sector, including qualifying holding procedures;
- Providing advice to funds and financial institutions on ESG matters.
Furthermore, you will:
- Be in the lead for the matters described above, of course working in a collegiate environment for and with a range of partners, counsel and (principal) associates within Brussels and from various other offices;
- Develop and help drive relationships with clients including gaining a good knowledge of the client’s businesses, economic drivers, markets and sector in order to ensure advice is relevant and commercial;
- Work as part of a team and a growing practice and taking an active part in sharing knowledge and experience with the team;
- Take responsibility for coaching and mentoring junior team members, fostering their development;
- Engage in business development activities and speaking opportunities.
Your skillset
- You obtained a Belgian Master in Law with strong academic results;
- You have as from 5 years of experience in Financial Regulatory, preferably both on the advisory and M&A side;
- You demonstrate technical skills in your legal work, with an international awareness and focus to your work;
- You can build trust and rapport to develop effective relationships, internally and externally;
- You are service orientated and have a “client first” mindset;
- You have an excellent command of English and French or Dutch (written and spoken) with a good command of the second national language;
- You are a team player, you have an entrepreneurial spirit and good communication skills;
- You respect and enjoy the diversity of cultural, social and academic backgrounds found in the firm.
Our Client
Freshfields is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world’s leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking and business critical mandates.
At Freshfields they seek to create a better future for their clients, their people and the communities in which they live and work. They value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feel they can belong, engage and excel.
Interested?
Apply immediately via the website or contact Diether Vandenbussche for more information.
Contact Diether by mail: diether.vandenbussche@youconnect.be or call +32 477 22 95 52.
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