Corporate Paralegal
- Gent
Share our taste for life!
Together with you, we want to empower you to achieve this mission with us. We value you as a person and actively support you on your professional journey, while caring about your future. Join our big little family and let’s make products for you and the world to love.
Do you share our taste for life?
We invite you to join our big little family and join our dynamic legal team as Corporate Paralegal!
Your role & responsibilities
Are you a young professional with a passion for the legal field? Ready to dive into a role that offers both challenge and opportunity? We’re looking for a dedicated individual to join our team and support our Corporate Legal Counsel in various areas as of January/February 2025.
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
- Support Legal Work & Administration: Contribute to the efficient daily management of our legal responsibilities.
- Corporate Housekeeping Management: Oversee the entire process for group companies, including drafting minutes, special reports, translating corporate housekeeping documents, powers of attorney, monitoring deadlines, managing the signing process, and filing.
- Database Management: Keep our corporate database and other archives up to date.
- Legal Organizational Charts: Prepare and maintain up-to-date legal org charts.
- Company Establishment Support: Assist in the formation of companies, corporate deeds, restructurings, and follow-up with notaries and auditors.
- Company Administration: Handle publications in the Belgian Official Gazette, KBO, company files, and UBO requests.
- Compliance/Governance Projects: Support the Corporate Legal Counsel in compliance/governance functions and related projects.
Join us and be a part of a dynamic team where you can grow, learn, and make a significant impact!
What’s in for you?
- You will join our big little family: Our associates are the beating heart of our company – they bring the flavour to our organisation. We cherish each member, prioritising their well-being and supporting their professional journey.
- We value you as a person: At Vandemoortele we value each one of our associates and recognise their unique contributions to team successes. You will have flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 50% of the time. We also invite you to join our sports and wellbeing activities!
- We care for your future and we support your professional journey: We believe in the power of our associates and the value of their actions and support their career aspirations by offering internal mobility and promotional opportunities.
- We make products for you to love: We are a team of passionate food enthusiasts. In our mission to shape a tasty future we strive to create a wide range of food solutions that connects people, cultures and traditions. You can kickstart your day with a delicious croissant fresh out of the oven and enjoy tasty food in our company restaurant.
- Easy to reach: Our HQ is located close to a bus stop and highway exits. Want to come by bike? Lease a bike at Vandemoortele!
Are you the one we’re looking for?
Are you a young professional eager to make your mark in the legal world? Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Education & Experience:
- You have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in legal practice or an equivalent study.
- A first experience as a paralegal is a plus.
- Skills & Interests:
- You have an affinity with or interest in corporate law.
- You have a good knowledge of Dutch and English (essential) and a decent knowledge of French (written).
- You have a good knowledge of MS Office.
- Personal Qualities:
- You are discreet and loyal
- You communicate in a respectful and correct way
- You are hands-on and can work independently, accurately, and in a structured manner.
Join us in making sweet memories!
We look forward to welcoming you to our delicious journey!
Submit your updated CV and compelling cover letter (optional) highlighting your relevant experience and motivation.