Junior Associate Finance & Projects – International Law Firm

• Join the Finance & Projects practice of a leading international law firm with a strong reputation in cross-border transactions.
• Work on leveraged finance, project finance, infrastructure and renewable energy matters for leading financial institutions and corporate clients.
• Belgian-qualified lawyer with 1 to 3 years of experience in Banking & Finance.
• Outstanding training, early responsibility and long-term career development within a collaborative international team.

Our client is a leading international law firm advising financial institutions, investment funds, sponsors and multinational companies on some of the most sophisticated financing transactions across Europe and beyond. The Finance & Projects team combines technical excellence with a highly collaborative culture where junior lawyers receive meaningful responsibility from an early stage.

As a Junior Associate, you will be closely involved throughout the entire lifecycle of domestic and cross-border financing transactions while working alongside experienced partners and senior associates in a stimulating international environment.

• Draft, review and negotiate finance documentation, including facility agreements, security documents and intercreditor agreements.
• Advise on leveraged finance transactions, including acquisition finance, real estate finance, club deals, syndicated financings and unitranche structures.
• Assist on project finance matters relating to infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice.
• Coordinate with colleagues across international offices on cross-border transactions.
• Support transaction management, including conditions precedent, signing, closing and post-closing processes.
• Participate in discussions regarding transaction structures, risk allocation and financing strategies.
• Build trusted relationships with clients while continuously developing your technical expertise.

• Belgian Master of Laws with a strong academic record.
• Qualified to practise as a lawyer in Belgium.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Banking & Finance within a business law firm.
• Experience with leveraged finance and/or project finance is considered a strong asset.
• Native Dutch or French speaker with an excellent command of English; knowledge of the other national language is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills.
• Commercial mindset with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, pragmatic and collaborative professional who thrives in a demanding international environment.

This opportunity combines technically challenging work with genuine investment in your professional development. You will benefit from early client exposure, direct mentoring by experienced partners and continuous learning within one of the world's leading international legal practices. The team is known for its supportive culture, close collaboration and commitment to helping junior lawyers develop into outstanding finance specialists while maintaining an enjoyable and people-oriented working environment.

Our client is a globally recognised business law firm with a leading Finance & Projects practice advising banks, alternative lenders, sponsors, investors and multinational corporations on complex domestic and international financing transactions. The firm combines international reach with local expertise and is recognised for its collaborative culture, technical excellence and commitment to developing legal talent. Associates benefit from working on high-profile matters while being part of a supportive and inclusive team environment.