Job | Senior Litigation Lawyer | Antwerp
Quorum is looking for a senior litigation lawyer with 4-6 years of experience to reinforce their litigation team.
Quorum’s litigation team works for SMEs, start-up & scale-up companies, private equity investors, and multinational enterprises in national and international corporate and commercial litigation cases.
Our Client
Quorum is an Antwerp-based corporate boutique law firm founded in 2012. Since then, the team of Quorum (which today consists of nearly 20 lawyers) has developed as a trusted partner for its clients on corporate transactions, investments, and commercial advisory & dispute resolution.
Quorum is a dynamic law firm with a no can-do attitude where quality of work, client service, team spirit, and friendship are core values.
Description of the Vacancy
As a senior litigation lawyer, you will notably be responsible for:
* Case Management: Manage a diverse caseload of corporate and commercial litigation matters, including post-acquisition disputes, contractual disputes, shareholder actions, regulatory investigations, intellectual property conflicts, and other business-related legal disputes.
* Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research to analyze case law and regulations relevant to the ongoing litigation. Use research findings to develop compelling legal arguments.
* Strategy Development: Collaborate with internal teams and clients to devise effective litigation strategies that align with overall business goals while considering the legal landscape and potential risks.
* Drafting Legal Documents: Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, legal opinions, and other legal documents necessary for litigation proceedings. Ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with legal standards.
* Client Representation: Represent corporate clients in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other legal proceedings.
* Negotiation: Engage in settlement negotiations when appropriate, aiming to achieve favorable outcomes for clients while minimizing legal and financial risks.
* Case Progress Monitoring: Regularly update clients on the progress of their cases, provide strategic advice, and address any questions or concerns they may have regarding the litigation process.
* Compliance: Stay up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends to ensure compliance and provide accurate advice to clients.
Profile
* You have a master’s degree in law and can present a strong academic track record. An additional master’s degree or LLM is a plus.
* You have a strong understanding of corporate law, civil procedure, and relevant regulations.
* You have 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in the field of (corporate) litigation.
* You are capable of making in-depth analyses, providing creative and pragmatic solutions, and working autonomously.
* You are inspired by working with others and have excellent communication skills.
* You are ambitious and you want to grow in a professional environment.
* You are fluent in Dutch and English. French is a plus.
Offer
* A young and dynamic team.
* Intellectually challenging and rewarding work.
* Close cooperation with the partners.
* A competitive remuneration package in line with your experience.
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