About Ashurst:

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning over 200 years, and a clear strategy for our future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions, and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more, please visit here.

Role Overview:

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Junior Associate to reinforce our Global Loans team.

This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of international finance, where you will contribute to complex transactions and develop your legal expertise in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.

Our first class Global Loans team specialises in advising our clients on all aspects of Belgian and cross-border complex financing transactions across:

• Leveraged and acquisition finance;
• Real estate finance;
• Infrastructure finance;
• Structured finance;
• Asset finance;
• Securitisation;
• Debt capital markets; and
• Debt restructuring.

Working within a close-knit, human-sized team, you will benefit from direct mentorship, immediate responsibility and day-to-day collaboration with senior colleagues.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Experience

• You successfully passed a Master's degree in law in a Belgian university, ideally completed by an LL.M degree (general or focused on banking and finance);
• A specialized Master's degree or a business management degree (HEC Lige, Solvay, Louvain Business school, KUL Business school, AMS, etc.) would be an asset;
• 0-2 years of experience in transactional banking and finance within a global law firm or a large local law firm;
• You are registered or eligible to be registered with the Brussels Bar.

Skills

• Fluency in English and proficiency in French. Proficiency in Dutch will be considered an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills;
• The ability to be team-focused and to also work independently;
• A proactive, positive and energetic approach with a commitment to providing excellent service.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

• A supportive and inclusive work environment;
• Flexible working;
• An established Associate Career Path Framework is in place clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for promotion;
• Opportunities often arise for associates to spend time on secondment in house with a key client of the firm or within other Ashurst offices in Europe.