As a leading firm, Loyens & Loeff is the logical choice as a legal and tax partner if you do business in or from the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg or Switzerland, our home markets. Our clients can count on personal advice from any of our 900 advisers based in one of our offices in the Benelux and Switzerland or in key financial centers around the world. Thanks to our full-service practice, specific sector experience and thorough knowledge of the market, our advisers understand exactly what clients need.Loyens & Loeff is hiring a Medior Associate specialized in commercial & tech to join our Dispute Resolution practice.The team handles cases for high profile clients in the areas of commercial contracting (distribution and agency contracts, joint ventures, terms and conditions, e-commerce laws, etc.), IP/IT law (IP/IT disputes, licensing, trade secrets misappropriation, etc.), liability law (product liability, contractual and tort liability rules, AI liability, etc.) and insurance law. The members also team up with the firm’s Corporate M&A lawyers to assist in due diligence, advise on transactional documentation (reps & warranties, specific indemnities) and to draft and negotiate transitional services agreements.Your profile:
You hold a Master's degree in Belgian law with excellent academic records;
You have 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in: the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts and general terms and conditions (B2B and B2C, software, licensing, etc.); advising clients on pre-litigation strategies (relating to both contractual and extra-contractual liability); advising clients on IP/IT related matters (e-commerce, tech regulations, etc.); and performing due diligence on commercial contracts and IT assets (software and hardware) in an M&A context.
You have a perfect knowledge of Dutch and/or French and you have an excellent command of English;
You work proactively and you are results driven, you do not shy away from stepping outside your comfort zone and taking ownership;
You are a team player, eager to learn and you communicate easily and effectively with your colleagues (within your own team and in other teams) and clients;
You want to further develop your skills in a challenging and international working environment and are eager to contribute to business development projects such as client seminars and in-house presentations.
We offer you:
Passion for solutions is our strength. Loyens & Loeff therefore offers you a professional framework in which to develop your talents.
You will work together with your team on various projects but also with your colleagues from other departments and other offices of our organization abroad.
You will work for a diverse clientele, both national and international.
You will be part of a talented team, and you will work in close collaboration with the lead Partner (Stéphanie De Smedt) and with the firm’s Corporate M&A lawyers.
You will take part in various internal and external training programs organized by the firm.
We offer you the assurance of quickly developing direct contacts with clients, under the supervision of the Partners and Counsels.
You will receive a competitive honorarium, adapted to your level of experience.
A modern working environment including a working from home policy.
Start date: As soon as possibleHow to apply?Please click on the apply button and make sure to upload your CV and cover letter.
