Junior Associate (to start in September 2023)

Job description

Osborne Clarke is looking for an associate lawyer to join the Real Estate & Transactions team

Who is Osborne Clarke?

Osborne Clarke is an international full-service law firm with 26 offices in 13 different countries, spread over 3 continents with more than 2220 lawyers and employees. Osborne Clarke Belgium was opened in 2013 and has rapidly grown into a full-service law firm counting over 35 Belgian qualified lawyers, servicing market leaders, challenger brands and fast-growth businesses all over the world.

What sets us apart? It’s our future focus. And it’s our culture.

Our clients tell us time and time again that we’re approachable, knowledgeable and straightforward. They say it’s a big part of what they like about us, and why they’d choose us again. They know we deliver on client service and sector-based knowledge. But they also know we do all we can to give them the right advice today to help them succeed tomorrow.

Being future focused is part of who we are. It’s our unique culture that has helped us step away from stuffy stereotypes, be brave enough to break the mould and courageous enough to seek out new ways of delivering value, expertise and insights to our clients. Our culture ensures a great working environment that attracts top talent.

Who are you?

Who is Osborne Clarke Brussels looking for?

Osborne Clarke is looking for a lawyer with one to four years of experience in transactional real estate law, combined with a strong interest in energy and environmental law, to join the Real Estate team in Brussels.

Osborne Clarke offers the opportunity to work on challenging real estate matters, such as the acquisition and sale of real estate and real estate companies, rights in rem, joint ventures, leases, real estate financing and real estate litigation. You will gain experience working for institutional and private investors, regulated real estate companies, real estate funds, developers and end users. On the energy and environmental side, you will advise regarding permits, drafting and negotiating contracts (supply contracts, EPC, O&M, etc.), and regulatory matters.

All our associates enjoy a large degree of autonomy and are closely involved in the follow-up of the files they are handling.
You will be involved in a broad range of matters where the client counts on our expertise in corporate law help them achieve their goals in Belgian and cross-border markets. You will be part of an international team with experts based across the major European jurisdictions. You will be challenged, have a range of responsibilities, learn a lot and get a sense of what it means to be a sector-focussed, future-proof lawyer.

We are looking for someone who:

• is a true team player, with an international mind-set;
• is eager to learn, be innovative and dares to think outside the box;
• has excellent English, Dutch and French
• has a Master’s degree in law with good academic results;
• has good oral and written communications skills;
• offers pragmatic legal and business insights;
• is meticulous and result oriented;
• has a good sense of humour and is fun to work with.

What we offer?

What can Osborne Clarke Brussels offer to you?

Helping you succeed in tomorrow’s world. We offer you the opportunity to work with our team and advise a variety of (international) clients ranging from start-ups, growth-stage and multinational companies and entrepreneurs, mainly active in modern technologies (Digital Business, FinTech, Life Sciences and Healthcare).

It is in our DNA within OC to adopt a pragmatic, client focus and proactive approach when responding to our clients’ needs. A lawyer at OC always delivers concrete and out-of-the-box solutions in line with today’s and tomorrow’s developments. We also work very closely with our colleagues in other jurisdictions.

We’re looking for the sharpest minds and the brightest talent to work with some of the best-known brands and businesses in the world. In return, you’ll be given the chance to shine. We give people the opportunity to contribute from the outset, with class-leading support and guidance every step of the way. Regardless of role or responsibility, we make sure that everybody has the chance to make an impact and bring something to the table.

At Osborne Clarke, we are known for our open and inclusive culture. We believe that by investing in the diversity and wellbeing of our people, we create an environment where everyone can thrive to be the best they can be. This means recognising that our people have lives and commitments outside of work. We have invested in connected working for our people and we will accommodate flexible working for all our roles

Interested?

Please send your application with curriculum vitae, motivation letter in English and transcripts of your grades (Master(s) + Bachelor) 

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