We are looking for a lawyer to join our Africa practice
Our Africa practice
Our Africa practice serves Belgian and foreign clients in countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Togo, Benin, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Angola, the Ivory Coast, Senegal, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and South Africa.
We offer our clients unparalleled experience and support from our offices in Brussels, Kinshasa (DRC) and Kigali (Rwanda), allowing our clients not only to seize opportunities but also to navigate and overcome the challenges of the African market.
Our offices in Kinshasa (DRC) and Kigali were established with the aim to enhance our capability to provide local legal support and operational assistance to companies and other stakeholders active across Francophone Africa (DRC and Rwanda in particular).
Our areas of expertise include amongst others corporate & commercial law, banking & finance law, mining & energy law, and much more. We have longstanding knowledge of OHADA law which applies uniformly in 17 countries.
We are currently looking for a Banking and Finance lawyer to join our Kinshasa office.
What we offer
Joining our Africa practice entails:
- operating from our office in Kinshasa
- a close collaboration with our headquarters in Brussels
- handling highly interesting and challenging matters
- direct client-contact and matter-handling from day one
- active participation in the development of our practice
- a team of experienced professionals willing to support you any time
- working in a multilingual, open and stimulating environment
- professional training on various topics (language skills, IT skills, communication)
- a true commitment to your education and training, and continuous know-how sharing
- a friendly atmosphere, focused on excellence, exchange and teamwork
- an attractive compensation and a personalised professional grow path
What we expect
Our new colleague:
- has at least three years of experience in banking and finance law. Knowledge or experience in corporate law is a plus
- Has an excellent command of French. A good command of English is a plus
- is registered with the Congolese bar
- has an in-depth understanding of the practical aspects of the DRC legal and regulatory environment
- has strong analytical and drafting skills
- has a hands-on mentality, is proactive and ready to take initiative in an international environment
- Is committed to both sharing knowledge with colleagues and learning from them
- Is client-oriented and has a practical and commercial mindset
- is a team player with a positive and autonomous working method
Are you the one we are looking for?
Click on the “apply” button and launch your professional career at Liedekerke!
Be sure to include the following documents:
- your resume
- a motivation letter
- the transcript of your Bachelor’s degree(s) and any other Master’s degree(s) or additional qualifications
- proof of registration with the Congolese bar
- other interesting documents (e.g. papers, publications...)
Do you have any questions? Do not hesitate to reach out to Jolien Rooselaers via j.rooselaers@liedekerke.com.