Brussels Global Employment & Rewards Associate

0400 FBD USA LLP; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Brussels People and Reward practice, advising international employers on Belgian and cross-border employment, pensions, benefits and data privacy issues.

You will coordinate multi-jurisdictional matters and support on executive remuneration, stock plans and restructurings within a global network. Fluency in English and Dutch is required, with French a plus.

Qualifications

• Belgian law degree with excellent academic records and 2–5 years of employment-law experience.
• Post-graduate degree in employment, labour or social law is an asset.
• Fluent in English and Dutch; good command of French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise international and domestic clients on Belgian and cross-border employment matters.
• Coordinate multi-jurisdictional employment-law projects across Freshfields' global network.
• Draft transactional documentation and advise on employment issues arising from corporate transactions.
• Advise on executive remuneration, senior appointments, departures, and severance.
• Structure employee stock option plans and benefit schemes.
• Guide clients on collective consultations, restructurings, and European Works Councils.
• Deliver strategic advice on modern workplace policies, digitalisation, and internal investigations.
• Handle HR-related data privacy issues and GDPR compliance.
• Participate in business development, client pitches, and know-how sharing.

Skills

Employment law

Cross-border / multijurisdictional

Client advisory

Business development

Data privacy

Autonomy

Education

Belgian law degree

Post-graduate degree in employment/labour/social law

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Freshfields is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Brussels People and Reward practice, advising international employers on Belgian and cross-border employment, pensions, benefits and data privacy issues.

You will coordinate multi-jurisdictional matters and support on executive remuneration, stock plans and restructurings within a global network. Fluency in English and Dutch is required, with French a plus.