Senior Legal Officer

Are you looking to join the Legal department in the heart of Europe for a experience that will enrich your professional life? TMF Belgium is looking for a senior legal professional with a focus on real estate, capital markets and fund services. You would be joining a warm and engaged team of around 10 persons.

Key Responsibility:

• Central point of contact for correspondence with clients, notaries, external advisors, banks, regulatory and governmental organizations and other relevant parties;
• Coordinate all legal and corporate matters for our client companies together with the Legal Team such as incorporations, liquidations, annual meetings of shareholders, board meetings, share purchases etc. in close cooperation with the client, notaries, law firms and tax advisors;
• Draft and review of legal documentation, fee proposals and client contracts;
• Review and assess relevant legal documentation and advice from third parties;
• Signal any legal or other issues in a client transaction;
• Attend and independently carry out meetings with clients and other parties;
• Update and maintain the client portfolio in good standing and compliant with Belgian legislation;
• Ensure that all legal procedures remain in line with applicable law and overall objectives;
• Asist with training the junior members within the team.

Job specific requirements

• Master degree in law;
• Additional Master in Corporate Law or Business Administration is a plus;
• A minimum of 5 years relevant working experience;
• Knowledge of corporate law and regulations;
• At least a basic level in either French or Dutch;
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills;
• Solid understanding of an entity’s financial statements;
• General interest in international financial/capital markets and financial instruments is a plus.
• Excellent team player that can work independently where needed.