Companions is an investment holding that co-invests in small and medium-sized companies alongside ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams. As an active shareholder, we support our portfolio companies in achieving sustainable growth, backed by a hands-on and operational central team.
From our headquarters in Kontich, we are driven by excellence, a passion for growth, and the ambition to create lasting value.
Your Role
As a Legal Counsel (Corporate M&A), you will play a key role in supporting the legal and transactional activities of Companions and its portfolio companies.
This role is designed as a growth trajectory:
From day one, you will build a strong foundation through hands-on involvement in collaborative M&A work, supporting ongoing transactions, as well as legal operations, compliance and corporate housekeeping;
From there, you will progressively evolve towards greater involvement and ownership in M&A transactions, structuring and strategic legal work, working closely with the Head of Legal.
Your responsibilities include:
Corporate & Transactional Support
Supporting and contributing to M&A transactions, including due diligence, document review and transaction execution;
Drafting and reviewing transaction documentation (NDAs, SPAs, shareholder agreements, etc.);
Coordinating closing processes and working with external advisors (law firms, notaries, tax advisors);
Contributing to corporate restructurings and strategic projects within the group.
Compliance & Foundation Building
Contributing to compliance processes including KYC, AML, GDPR and internal policies;
Handling GDPR-related matters, including maintaining records of processing activities and managing data-related requests;
Following-up on regulatory filings and obligations (e.g. UBO, governance updates);
Contributing to the professionalization and automation of legal workflows.
Legal Operations & Governance
Coordinating corporate governance across Companions and its portfolio companies, including board and committee meetings (agendas, materials, minutes and resolutions) and broader entity management;
Managing shareholder interactions end-to-end, including communication and follow-up;
Overseeing corporate records, entity structures and statutory filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance across the group;
Acting as a key legal point of contact across the group, working closely with internal stakeholders on legal matters and ensuring alignment with external advisors;
Contributing to the further professionalization and structuring of governance processes in a growing investment environment.
Your Profile
Master’s degree in Law;
3 to 7 years of experience in corporate law, M&A and/or commercial law (law firm or in-house);
Strong interest in transactions and deal-making, combined with willingness to build a solid operational foundation;
Excellent command of Dutch and English. French is a plus;
Hands-on, structured and detail-oriented;
Proactive mindset and eager to take ownership over time;
Team player who enjoys working in a dynamic investment environment.
Our Offer
A role combining active involvement in M&A transactions with broad exposure to legal and operational matters within an investment holding;
Direct exposure to investments and portfolio companies, with insight into decision-making processes;
Close involvement in transactions and legal matters, working alongside the Head of Legal;
A diverse range of work across legal, transactional and commercial topics in a dynamic environment;
An attractive compensation package, including a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, within a team-driven and result-oriented environment.
