Global Transactions - Winter / Spring / Summer Associate

About the role

Freshfields offers Belgian law students in their first or second master year internships in its Global Transactions practice in Brussels. The firm advises national and international clients on M&A, corporate advisory, capital markets, banking and finance, tax, Belgian and international employment and data protection, and often acts as a central hub for cross-border projects. You will work alongside lawyers on a wide range of legal questions.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake legal research
• Attend meetings or conference calls
• Review and draft legal documents
• Carry out your own responsibilities under the supervision of one of the associates

Required profile

• First-class academic record
• Fluency in English, French and/or Dutch
• Extra-curricular activities showing leadership, integrity, individuality, responsibility and innovation
• Team player, self-learner, reliable, flexible and proactive with a professional attitude
• Good communication skills, client orientation and sense of humour

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook and Excel)
• Ability to prioritise, use initiative and show good organisational skills and attention to detail