Associate | Dispute Resolution

confidential; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Long-term professional development

Job summary

confidential is an established Belgian boutique law firm focused on delivering high-quality legal services through strong technical expertise and a commercially driven approach.

The firm has developed an international reputation as an ambitious niche practice while maintaining a genuinely collegial working environment that supports exceptional talent and long-term professional development.

Qualifications

• Belgian Master's degree in Law with excellent academic results.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience, ideally in dispute resolution.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; able to work professionally in French, both oral and written.
• Pragmatic, hands-on, and enjoy working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the handling of dispute resolution matters.
• Assist with files involving complex and high-stakes disputes.
• Provide legal support to clients throughout their dispute resolution matters.
• Work closely with colleagues on client files.
• Apply your legal expertise to the matters handled by the team.
• Contribute to the firm's ongoing dispute resolution work.

Skills

Fluent Dutch

Fluent English

French (written & spoken)

Team player

Pragmatic

Education

Belgian Master's degree in Law

2–5 years of relevant professional experience

Job description

About the firm

Our client is an established Belgian boutique law firm focused on delivering high-quality legal services through strong technical expertise and a commercially driven approach.

The firm has developed an international reputation as an ambitious niche practice while maintaining a genuinely collegial working environment. Its structure and culture are designed to support exceptional talent and long-term professional development.

What's in it for you

• Work on prominent dispute resolution matters in Belgium, gaining exposure to significant and complex cases.
• Join a close-knit and collaborative environment where teamwork and professional development are strongly valued.
• Develop your career within a firm that places particular emphasis on long-term careers and personal well-being.
• Benefit from a highly competitive remuneration package.

Your responsibilities

• Contribute to the handling of dispute resolution matters.
• Assist with files involving complex and high-stakes disputes.
• Provide legal support to clients throughout their dispute resolution matters.
• Work closely with colleagues on client files.
• Apply your legal expertise to the matters handled by the team.
• Contribute to the firm's ongoing dispute resolution work.

Let's talk about you

• You hold a Belgian Master's degree in Law with excellent academic results.
• You have 2–5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in dispute resolution within a leading law firm.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English and can work professionally in French, both orally and in writing.
• You are pragmatic, hands‑on and enjoy working as part of a team.