Junior Associate Finance & Projects

We are looking for a talented Junior Associate (1 to 3 years' experience) to join our growing Finance & Projects practice in Belgium.

You will be involved in a broad range of domestic and cross-border financing transactions, with a particular focus on leveraged finance (including acquisition finance, real estate finance, club deals, syndicated and unitranche financings) and project finance, including infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

Beyond the quality of the work, you would be joining a close-knit, supportive and ambitious team where collaboration, mentorship and having fun together are just as important as delivering excellent client service.

If you are looking for high-quality work, early responsibility and a great team to grow with, you might be the right fit for our team!

DLA Piper will invest in your long-term future to ensure you achieve your potential. This includes top-quality work, early responsibility, continuous development, and exposure to complex and high-profile transactions within an international environment.

Main duties and responsibilities

As a Junior Associate within the Finance & Projects team in our Brussels office, you will work on a wide range of financing transactions for banks, alternative lenders, sponsors and corporate borrowers, both domestic and cross-border. You will be closely involved in all stages of a transaction, from structuring and drafting through negotiation and closing.

In collaboration with the Partner and senior lawyers, you will take on real responsibility early and develop your skills as a finance lawyer in an international environment.

Your role will involve:

• Drafting and reviewing finance documentation, including facility agreements, security documents and intercreditor arrangements
• Assisting on leveraged finance transactions such as acquisition finance, real estate finance, club deals, syndicated and unitranche financings
• Working on project finance matters, including infrastructure and renewable energy projects
• Conducting legal research and preparing tailored advice for clients
• Coordinating with foreign counsel and other DLA Piper offices on cross-border transactions
• Managing closing processes, conditions precedent and post-closing follow-up
• Collaborating closely with the team to discuss transaction structures and strategy

About you

Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they have/are :

• Obtained a Belgian master's degree in law, with a solid academic track record
• Qualified to practice as a lawyer in Belgium
• 1 to 3 years of experience in banking and finance, ideally with exposure to leveraged or project finance
• A native Dutch or French speaker with excellent command of English; knowledge of the other national language is an asset
• High work standards with a strong service orientation
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent legal skills and an analytical mind, with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and efficiently deal with complex files
• Well organised, proactive, flexible, pragmatic, social and a team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment
• Accuracy, confidentiality and punctuality are second nature to you
• Keen on working in a dynamic, demanding yet rewarding context

About Us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people - however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.