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Job Description
We are currently looking for a highly motivated Paralegal in Brussels Belgium to join our legal team.
You will be responsible for providing comprehensive support and ensuring the smooth operation of the legal department (mainly corporate governance and housekeeping related matters and corporate transactions). The role requires a strong understanding of legal procedures excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Whilst the role reports to the Chief Legal Officer the paralegal will work closely with the Group Corporate and M&A Counsel.
What you will do :
As Paralegal you will be in charge of :
- Support the Chief Legal Officer with legal document preparation and review (contracts agreements court filings).
- Conduct legal research and compile information for ongoing cases and legal matters.
- Maintain organized up-to-date legal files and track critical legal deadlines.
- Provide administrative assistance to the Chief Legal Officer including calendar management meeting coordination and correspondence handling.
- Manage corporate records for approximately 50 SCHRDER Group legal entities including minutes resolutions and governance documents.
- Coordinate Board and General Assembly meetings for legal entities covering approvals officer changes and capital structure updates.
- Prepare and file corporate documents with authorities to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on corporate governance and compliance matters.
- Create and update organizational charts and corporate overviews (e.g. board proxies shareholding structures).
- Handle Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) filings and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) requests maintaining UBO charts in coordination with other departments and manage company and UBO extracts notarizations legalizations and apostilles acting as liaison with notaries.
- Assist with M&A activities and intercompany transactions.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures.
- Organize document signatures using digital platforms or physical methods.
- Support the management of external legal service providers and monitor legal budget and expenditures process purchase requests and coordinate invoice approvals with the accounting department for legal services.
Qualifications :
At Schrder entrepreneurship and a growth mindset are essential. Its not just about who you are but who you want to become with us.
Skills Requested
Technical Skills
- Bachelors degree in paralegal studies legal studies or a related field or equivalent by experience.
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a paralegal preferably within a corporate legal department.
- Proven expertise in preparing and maintaining corporate records filings and legal documentation.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology corporate law and regulatory frameworks.
- Familiarity with compliance management systems and corporate governance software.
- Fluent in English & Fluent in either French or Dutch with a good working knowledge of the other and a willingness to further develop language skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with legal research platforms and document management systems.
- Understanding of e-filing systems and legal technology with a willingness to develop AI-related skills.
Soft Skills & Cultural Fit
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills capable of explaining complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset for working across departments.
- Proactive adaptable and comfortable in a dynamic evolving environment.
- Committed to integrity confidentiality and high ethical standards.
Additional Information :
At Schrder every employee is valued for his or her skill set. We actively look for and choose employees based on their experience and the value they bring to the company.
What we have waiting for you
- A positive work environment : You can expect to work in an environment that is safe supportive and free from discrimination or harassment.
- Flexibility at work : For all functions that allow it we encourage hybrid working as working in person and remotely has benefits.
- Growth opportunities : You will be part of a global company that encourages your employees to learn and develop daily and pursue their career goals at Schrder. Our soul is entrepreneurial so take some risks allow yourself to get out of your comfort zone and grow with us!
- Open communication : We encourage open communication between employees and managers and feedback and suggestions between all organisational levels.
- Shared purpose : If you will be here with us we share the same values.
- Deeper connections : We are friendly and open to those who arrive see great value in our differences and diversity and work together with trust and collaboration.
On top of that in addition to a competitive and attractive compensation package we offer a great number of extra-legal advantages such as flexible working hours structural homeworking a market competitive salary mobility budget performance bonus meal vouchers eco vouchers pension provision medical & hospitalization insurance net allowances and a laptop.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Respect is one of our Values. Our commitment to inclusivity goes hand in hand with our dedication to sustainability and the environment. Inclusivity is part of who we are so we encourage applications from all backgrounds communities and industries and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills experiences and abilities.
At Schrder we commit ourselves to co-creating an environment where passionate people work and win together learn and have fun. Let Join us!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
