Associate – EU & Competition Law

Stark Recruitment; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Bar membership coverage

Professional training

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Stark Recruitment is partnering with a leading international law firm in Brussels to strengthen its EU, Competition & Regulatory Law practice. The Associate will work on sophisticated competition matters with direct client interaction and ownership of complex matters.

Responsibilities include advising on antitrust, merger control, and regulatory issues, and representing clients before European and national authorities, with cross-border collaboration and a focus on growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3–9 years of experience in EU and competition law within a reputable business law firm.
• Fluency in Dutch, French and English is essential.
• Strong expertise in antitrust, merger control and/or competition litigation.

Responsibilities

• Advise Belgian and international clients on EU and competition law matters, including antitrust, merger control and regulatory issues.
• Represent clients before the Belgian Competition Authority, the European Commission, EU courts and national courts.
• Handle complex advisory, transactional and litigation matters.
• Manage files with increasing independence, working with partners.
• Collaborate with international colleagues on cross-border matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

EU law

Competition law

Antitrust

Merger control

Litigation

Education

Belgian law degree

LL.M./Master in European Law

Job description

Associate – EU & Competition Law | Brussels

Experience: 3–9 years

Practice Area: EU, Competition & Regulatory Law

The Opportunity

Stark Recruitment is partnering with a leading international law firm in Brussels to strengthen its EU, Competition & Regulatory Law practice.

The firm is looking for a talented and ambitious Associate who wants to work on sophisticated competition matters within a collaborative, international and entrepreneurial environment.

This opportunity offers exposure to high-profile Belgian and cross-border cases, direct client interaction and the possibility to take ownership of complex legal matters.

Your Responsibilities

• Advise Belgian and international clients on a broad range of EU and competition law matters, including antitrust, merger control and regulatory issues.
• Represent clients in proceedings before the Belgian Competition Authority, the European Commission, EU courts and national courts.
• Handle complex advisory, transactional and litigation matters.
• Manage files with increasing independence, working closely with experienced partners.
• Collaborate with international colleagues on cross-border and multidisciplinary matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Your Profile

• 3–9 years of experience, in EU and competition law within a reputable business law firm.
• A Belgian law degree, combined with a Master’s degree or LL.M. in European Law.
• Fluency in Dutch, French and English is essential.
• Strong expertise in antitrust, merger control and/or competition litigation.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset.
• An entrepreneurial attitude, intellectual curiosity and strong teamwork skills.

What's in It for You?

• Join a well-established international law firm with a strong Belgian presence.
• Work directly with experienced partners on challenging and high-value matters.
• Develop your expertise through international collaboration and specialised training.
• Benefit from a personalised career development path and regular performance reviews.
• Enjoy a collaborative environment that encourages autonomy and initiative.
• Flexible working arrangements, including regular remote working once sufficient autonomy has been developed.
• Attractive remuneration, annual reviews and a performance-related bonus.
• Additional benefits, including insurance, bar membership coverage, professional training and wellbeing initiatives.