Founded in 1965 by lawyers committed to legal excellence, Liedekerke is an independent law firm recognised for its leadership and expertise and with an international reputation built upon an unchallenged expertise. A premium Belgian business law firm for 60 years with offices in Antwerp, Brussels, London, Kinshasa and Kigali, the firm is dedicated to providing a world-class service by consistently delivering the finest assistance and guidance.
The firm has a strong advisory practice based on sector expertise and an in-depth knowledge of Belgian and European law. As an essential complement to its advisory activities, it represents clients in complex litigation before national, European and international courts, both judicial and arbitral, the Court of Cassation, the Council of State and the Belgian Constitutional Courts.
Our core real estate practice is led by partners Yves Delacroix, Alexandre Emond and Laurent Pyls. The team consists of 8 people and works in an integrated manner with the firm’s other recognised practices including tax, regulatory (permitting, environment, public-private partnerships, energy), commercial litigation, corporate and finance.
The real estate practice, top-ranked in Belgium (Chambers, Legal 500), covers all major asset classes within the professional real estate sector: retail, hotel and leisure, office, industrial and logistics (warehouses, data centres and industrial sites), senior and care housing, co-living and residential property (generally acting for professional companies or firms active in the residential property market).
The work encompasses assisting Belgian and foreign business clients at all stages of their high-profile real estate investments and projects whether the need is for advice, drafting and negotiation of documentation, or dispute management.
The lawyer joining our team can expect:
- A multilingual, open and stimulating work environment.
- An immersion within all aspects of real estate law.
- A strong commitment to your continued legal education and talent development, including 'non-legal' skills.
- Direct client contact from day one, allowing you to build lasting relationships and to expand your professional network.
- An attractive compensation and benefits package.
- A supportive and collaborative team of professionals focused on excellence, exchange and teamwork.
- Active participation in the development of our practice.
- A green and efficient mobility with our offices located next to the Brussels and Antwerp central station.
- Exposure to our African work.
We are looking for a bright associate who:
- Has an excellent level of Dutch and/or French, with an excellent knowledge of English.
- Has between one and four years of experience in a broad range of real estate and property matters.
- Has a first-class Belgian law degree.
- Has strong analytical skills and is eager to learn.
- Has a client-oriented, practical and commercial mind-set.
- Can prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fluctuating workload.
- Is a team-player who can work independently.
Click on the “apply” button and launch your professional career at Liedekerke!
Applying to Liedekerke can be done in your native language.
Be sure to include the following documents:
- Your resume.
- A letter of motivation.
- The transcript of your Bachelor’s degree(s) and any other Master’s degree(s) or additional qualifications.
