Real Estate team is an integral part of Baker McKenzie’s Belgian Office and has been involved in several high-profile deals in recent years such as the Cityforward transaction. The department acts for a diverse range of high-profile clients in the corporate and financial arena and its primary client base comprises major developers, institutional investors, multinational corporates, foreign investment, financial institutions and private equity houses.
The Real Estate department advises on a wide range of property matters specializing in the areas of:
* High value investment acquisitions and disposals;
* Corporate headquarter leasing;
* Real estate financings;
* Hotels and leisure sector transactions;
* Planning and sustainability matters;
* Development projects;
* Retail (luxury goods) leases;
* General landlord and tenant matters;
* Real estate input into M&A transactions.
Function
Baker McKenzie is seeking an ambitious and talented junior-mid-level Associate, looking for a challenging and rewarding new role. Interested applicants should be able to demonstrate exemplary technical skills and relish the opportunity to join a truly unique and successful global real estate team.
The role will involve:
* Advising Belgian and international investors with real estate investment acquisitions and disposals in Belgium.
* Advising major Belgian developers in development and disposal transactions.
* Advising and supporting leading multi-national corporates with their occupational requirements in Belgium.
* Working closely with the Belgian offices Banking team to support real estate finance transactions.
* Working closely with the Belgian office Corporate team in the coordination and implementation of multi-jurisdictional mergers and acquisitions.
* Developing relationships with clients, including understanding clients’ businesses, economic drivers, markets, and sectors in order to deliver relevant and commercial advice and contribute to growing the relationship and winning further work.
* Engaging in business development activities, and being active in the promotion of the firm and seeking opportunities for new work.
* Working as part of a team and taking an active role in sharing knowledge and experience.
* Associates are given regular and direct contact with clients, with a culture based on associates being given the level of responsibility that they are ready for.
* Posting to other offices under the firm’s associate transfer program is also a possibility.
Profile
* Strong academic background (Belgian law degree)
* 2-4 years of relevant experience in (Transactional) Real Estate
* Fluent in Dutch and English. Knowledge of French is an asset.
* High quality work standards
* Strong client-service orientation
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work well both in a team and individually
Offer
Baker McKenzie offers a competitive remuneration package and values commitment.
Baker McKenzie offers a stimulating environment and the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic Real Estate team. The team is mid-size and works as a cohesive team with specialist lawyers in other departments particularly administrative law, tax, funds and corporate, in both the Belgian office and globally. The team combines an extremely high level of real estate expertise that focuses on delivering clear, commercial and pragmatic advice. The successful candidate would be working within this supportive and collegiate environment.
Baker McKenzie respects and values the diversity of cultural, social, and academic backgrounds within the firm. The firm’s diverse community strengthens its global presence, enriches perspectives, and enhances problem-solving capabilities, allowing for the development of innovative and practical solutions for clients.
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