Legal Counsel

About Droia Ventures

Droia invests globally in early-stage drug development companies focused on oncology and genetic diseases. Our in-house team of drug development experts and biotech professionals actively supports our companies from creation through clinical proof of concept, helping them bring promising therapies closer to patients.

We combine investment expertise with a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach. Learn more at www.droiaventures.com.

Your role

As Legal Counsel, you will join Droia’s legal team and contribute to the day-to-day work of both our funds and portfolio companies. Your remit will span transactions, finance, tax, governance, regulatory matters and commercial agreements. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will turn legal analysis into clear, practical advice.

Fund operations

• Advise on and manage legal matters relating to fund formation, fundraising and fund management.
• Support day-to-day fund operations, including corporate governance, corporate housekeeping, regulatory, tax and compliance matters.
• Work closely with our compliance, finance and HR teams to address legal questions and support business needs.

Investments and portfolio companies

• Support international venture capital transactions, from due diligence and company formation to investments and exits.
• Assist portfolio companies with their fundraising activities.
• Advise portfolio companies on day-to-day legal matters, including contract reviews, negotiations and corporate housekeeping.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including collaboration, licensing, research, consulting, confidentiality and material transfer agreements.

What you bring

• A degree in corporate law and 3–5 years of experience at a leading Belgian or international law firm, with a focus on M&A, including venture capital and/or private equity, and general corporate law.
• Native-level proficiency in Dutch and fluency in English, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate legal advice clearly.
• A collaborative approach, combined with the confidence and initiative to work independently.
• Strong organisational skills, sound prioritisation and close attention to quality and detail.
• A practical, proactive mindset and a willingness to take ownership and move matters forward.
• An interest in continuing to build your expertise across areas such as tax, intellectual property and regulatory law.
• Knowledge of tax law and additional experience as in-house counsel are advantages.

What we offer

• A broad legal role with exposure to fund operations, international transactions and the development of biotech companies.
• The opportunity to contribute to a sector working to develop therapies and improve patients’ lives.
• A collaborative team and a flexible working environment, with opportunities to develop as our organisation grows.
• An attractive remuneration package reflecting your background and experience.
• A full-time position at our new offices in Zaventem, Belgium, with a hybrid working policy allowing two days of working from home per week.