EMPLOYMENT LAWYER - MID LEVEL ASSOCIATE - LEADING CO...

Associate / Senior – Employment Law

Job Location

Brussels, Belgium

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded, leading business law firm known for delivering top-tier legal advice with a pragmatic and entrepreneurial approach. They boast a collaborative, high-performance culture and advise a diverse roster of national and international corporate clients on complex employment matters.

Role Overview

You will join a dynamic and growing Employment practice group. The role offers immediate file ownership, direct client contact, and a broad spectrum of high-quality work spanning individual and collective labor law, restructuring, executive remuneration, and social security litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise national and international corporate clients on complex individual and collective labor law matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, service agreements, policies, and termination packages.
• Assist clients with structural changes, including restructuring, corporate reorganizations, and the employment aspects of M&A transactions.
• Represent clients in employment-related litigation before Belgian labor courts.
• Conduct legal research and provide proactive updates on evolving Belgian social legislation.

Required Profile

• Experience : 3 to 5 years of experience in employment and benefits law at a business or niche law firm.
• Education : Master’s degree in Law from a Belgian university with strong academic results.
• Additional Qualifications : An LL.M. in Social Law is considered a strong plus.
• Languages : Native Dutch-speaker or native French-speaker with an excellent command of English. Good knowledge of the other national language (French or Dutch) is a distinct advantage.
• Skills : Strong analytical skills, a pragmatic mindset, and a commercial, client-oriented approach.

The Offer

• A competitive remuneration package tailored to your experience and qualifications.
• Clear career progression paths within a prestigious, full-service firm.
• High-level, intellectually stimulating work with a high degree of autonomy.
• A supportive, collegial working environment that values work-life balance and continuous professional development.