Associate Corporate Litigation

Vacancy Associate Corporate Litigation

Astrea is the all-round legal partner par excellence for all Belgian and international companies. We provide highquality specialist advice to businesses, corporate stakeholders, funds, professional associations and both local and international public bodies.

To support our continued growth and ambitions, we are looking for an Associate to strengthen our Corporate Litigation.

Why Astrea?

With more than 50 expert lawyers across multiple practices, Astrea is a leading name in Antwerp and far beyond. Our strength lies in combining big-firm expertise with the personal, boutique-style service our clients appreciate. We offer pragmatic, businessoriented legal solutions—committed, thoughtful and tailored to each client’s needs.

Your role

As an Associate, you will take on challenging and varied work for large and mid-sized Belgian and international companies. You will join a team of around 15 Corporate M&A/Litigation specialists and work directly with clients.

Astrea’s Corporate Litigation team advises on:

• All forms of corporate litigation , from prelitigation strategy to full representation in court.
• Post-transaction claims , including price discussions, payment disputes and shareholder conflicts.
• Contentious matters related to venture capital and private equity transactions , such as investment or governance disputes.
• Complex corporate law conflicts , including director and auditor liability, stakeholder disagreements and challenges to corporate decisionmaking.

Your responsibilities include:

• Guiding clients through both the pre‑litigation and litigation phases.
• Drafting responses to queries and claims, assessing potential liability, advising on mitigating actions, and providing clear guidance on legal merits and strategic options.
• Preparing pleadings, summonses, conclusions and legal arguments, supported by thorough and relevant documentation.
• Being in close contact with clients, understanding their needs, and developing effective legal strategies.
• Representing Astrea at events, contributing to publications, and supporting external client seminars.
• Keeping your expertise up to date through active participation in practice groups, training and seminars.

Who are we looking for?

You have:

• A Belgian Master of Laws, ideally with a focus on corporate law.
• At least 4 years of solid experience in Corporate Litigation.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, with a basic command of French.
• A client-oriented mindset, strong analytical skills and the ability to deliver practical solutions.
• A team player attitude combined with the ability to work independently, strong communication skills and an entrepreneurial spirit.

What’s in it for you?

At Astrea you will contribute to the growth of a highly respected practice ranked in Chambers Global, Chambers Europe, Legal 500 and IFLR.

You will have every opportunity to further develop your expertise, shape your career, and build your own client base.

As an Associate Corporate Litigation, you will be part of a team that focuses on challenging and complex transactional work.

We offer a competitive compensation package, excellent development opportunities and a workplace that encourages sustainable careers.

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