environmental lawyer

Liedekerke; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation package

Training and development opportunities

Multilingual, collaborative work环境

Résumé du poste

Liedekerke is seeking a Dutch-speaking lawyer with a strong focus on environmental law to join our regulatory department in Brussels. You will advise clients on permits, waste, soil, water, climate and packaging within an industrial context, taking a front-line role and engaging directly with clients from day one.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of experience in environmental law, be native Dutch with strong English and be capable of managing complex files with autonomy and ownership.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in environmental law, including in an industrial context and advising international corporate clients.
• Native level command of Dutch with very good knowledge of English.
• Demonstrates strong expertise and analytical skills in environmental law.
• Works autonomously with a high level of ownership over their files.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Is resilient, precise and pragmatic.
• Is comfortable taking initiative and assuming responsibility in complex files.

Responsabilités

• Advise clients on environmental matters, including permits, waste, soil, water, climate and packaging.
• Provide strategic advice to clients and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Represent clients in administrative and judicial proceedings before relevant courts and authorities when necessary.

Connaissances

Dutch language

English language

Environmental law

Industrial context experience

Description du poste

Our Regulatory department

We are looking for a Dutch-speaking lawyer with a strong interest and expertise in environmental law in an industrial context.

Our regulatory practice – consisting of 25 lawyers – offers legal services ranging from advisory work to contract drafting and litigation. Our lawyers are particularly recognised for their expertise in environmental, energy, planning and zoning, and public procurement law, across all three regions. Our regulatory department offers full-service to its clients as part of an integrated firm, but also operates as a fully-fledged, standalone practice with its own client base.

For many years our environmental team, which forms part of our regulatory practice, is ranked top tier in several legal rankings.

We are currently looking for someone to join our environmental team. We advise clients on all possible environmental matters, such as permits, waste, soil, water, climate and packaging.

We have a strong affinity with the industrial sector.

We also handle various regulatory issues. This includes matters relating to the regulation, at a national or European level, of chemicals, electrical and electronic equipment, deforestation-driven commodities, food, green claims (...)

We primarily provide strategic advice to our clients and assist in negotiations with other stakeholders. Where necessary, we represent our clients in administrative and judicial proceedings before all relevant courts and authorities.

What we offer

Joining our team, you can expect:

• An engaging role within a leading independent Belgian law firm.
• Inclusion in a team of lawyers that take their work very serious, but not themselves.
• A diversified practice with highly interesting and challenging cases across a range of environmental law matters, including high-profile cases of significant public relevance with active involvement and ownership from day one.
• You will have the opportunity to work on matters involving multiple stakeholders, including public authorities and other industrial stakeholders.
• From the outset, you will have the opportunity to take a front-line role and engage directly with clients.
• Extensive growth opportunities through firm-wide and external training initiatives, and within a team that prioritizes collaboration and support.
• A multilingual, open and stimulating environment with respect for you as a person and as a lawyer.
• An attractive compensation and benefits package.
• A team of strong professionals willing to support you any time.
• An office located within walking distance from the central station

What we expect

We are looking for a talented associate who:

• Has 3 to 5 years of experience in environmental law, including, at least in part, in an industrial context and advising international corporate clients.
• Has a native level command of Dutch with a very good knowledge of English.
• Demonstrates strong expertise and analytical skills in environmental law.
• Works autonomously with a high level of ownership over their files.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Is resilient, precise and pragmatic.
• Is comfortable taking initiative and assuming responsibility in complex files.

Practical

Location: Brussels

Start date: As soon as possible