Employment Lawyer

Strelia is seeking a talented Mid-level or Senior Associate to join our stand-alone Employment & Benefits Practice in Brussels

Your profile

We are looking for a dynamic and driven professional who meets the following criteria:

• You have 4 to 8 years of solid experience in employment and benefits law at a business law firm, with a proven track record of advising corporate clients on complex employment matters.

• You hold a master’s degree in law from a Belgian University with strong academic results. An LL.M. in Social Law is a strong plus.

• Native-level Dutch skills required with excellent command of English. Good knowledge of French is a distinct advantage.

Key skills and attributes:

• Excellent legal drafting skills
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Business-minded with strong commercial and corporate understanding
• Proven expertise in advising corporate clients and understanding their business objectives
• Ability to integrate employment law advice within broader corporate transactions and strategic initiatives
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Enthusiastic about contributing to firm and team development and client outreach initiatives.

What we offer

Joining Strelia means more than just advancing your legal career – it means becoming part of a collaborative, ambitious and future-oriented team where your expertise in employment law will be valued and your professional growth actively supported.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Work on complex, high-stakes Belgian and cross-border employment cases for leading corporate clients across diverse sectors

• Room to take co-ownership of cases, contribute to strategic decision-making and actively engage in client development.

• Tailored career progression path and access to continuous professional training and learning opportunities.

• A young, close-knit and supportive team with a strong group spirit and open culture where collaboration is encouraged and knowledge-sharing is valued

• Attractive and market-aligned compensation package, commensurate with your experience.

• We are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and well-being as essential parts of our firm culture.

• Modern office facilities in the heart of Brussels