Associate – Employment Law | 2+ years

confidential; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

confidential in Brussels is a fast-growing Belgian law firm seeking an Associate to join its Employment Law practice. You will combine high-quality advisory work with contentious matters in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

You will advise on a broad range of employment issues, assist in disputes before labour courts, draft opinions and HR-related documents, and help nurture long-term client relationships. French proficiency is essential, with English and/or Dutch as an asset.

Qualifications

• Belgian-qualified lawyer with at least 2 years of professional experience.
• Solid background in Employment Law.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and able to work autonomously.
• Pragmatic and business-minded approach to legal matters.
• Professional proficiency in French, with English and/or Dutch considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on a broad range of individual and collective employment law issues.
• Assist clients in employment disputes and proceedings before labour courts and tribunals.
• Draft legal opinions, employment documentation and procedural submissions.
• Support clients with strategic HR and workforce-related matters.
• Participate in the development of long-term client relationships.

Skills

Employment Law

Advisory & Litigation

Client relations

French language

English asset

Education

Belgian-qualified lawyer

Job description

Brussels

Description of the company

Our client is a fast-growing independent Belgian law firm with a strong entrepreneurial culture. The firm advises companies, business leaders and entrepreneurs on a wide range of business law matters and is recognised for its pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.

To support the continued growth of its Employment Law practice, the firm is looking for an Associate eager to combine high-quality advisory work with contentious matters in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

What's in it for you?

• Join a growing team where you can quickly gain responsibility and visibility.
• Develop a well-rounded Employment Law practice covering both advisory and litigation work.
• Work closely with experienced lawyers and benefit from direct exposure to clients.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary structure allowing regular interaction with other practice areas.
• Enjoy genuine long-term growth opportunities within an ambitious and expanding firm.

Your responsibilities

• Advise employers on a broad range of individual and collective employment law issues.
• Assist clients in employment disputes and proceedings before labour courts and tribunals.
• Draft legal opinions, employment documentation and procedural submissions.
• Support clients with strategic HR and workforce-related matters.
• Participate in the development of long-term client relationships.

Let's talk About you

• Belgian-qualified lawyer with at least 2 years of professional experience.
• Solid background in Employment Law.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and able to work autonomously.
• Pragmatic and business-minded approach to legal matters.
• Professional proficiency in French, with English and/or Dutch considered a strong asset.