HR Legal Counsel - Flemish Brabant

Jobat; Belgique; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobat in Belgium is seeking an HR Legal Counsel for an international, fast-growing organization to strengthen its HR team. You will provide legal expertise on employment law matters, support employee relations, and contribute to compliant HR policies.

As part of the role you will manage social dialogue, build relationships with unions, draft and update contracts, and ensure regulatory compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Legal expertise in employment law and social legislation.
• Strong ability to manage employee relations and social dialogue.
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts and HR documents.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and updating HR policies.
• Ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice on employment law and social legislation.
• Leading and supporting discussions with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Managing employee relations issues and supporting negotiations.
• Preparing, organizing, and attending Works Council and Health & Safety Committee meetings, including reporting and follow-up.
• Drafting, reviewing, and updating employment contracts, amendments, and HR documentation.
• Monitoring legislative developments and translating legal changes into practical HR policies.
• Ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations.

Job description

An international and fast-growing organization is looking for an HR Legal Counsel to strengthen its HR team. In this role, you will provide legal expertise on employment law matters, support employee relations, and contribute to the development and implementation of compliant HR policies and processes within a dynamic business environment.

Jobomschrijving

As HR Legal Counsel, you will be the reference person for all employment law and employee relations matters. Beyond providing legal support, you will actively manage social dialogue and play a key role in maintaining constructive relationships with unions and employee representative bodies.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing expert advice on employment law and social legislation.
• Leading and supporting discussions with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Managing employee relations issues and acting as a trusted partner during negotiations.
• Preparing, organizing, and attending Works Council and Health & Safety Committee meetings, including reporting and follow-up.
• Supporting HR on social elections, compensation matters, pay transparency, working time regulations, mobility programs, compliance, GDPR, and training initiatives.
• Drafting, reviewing, and updating employment contracts, amendments, and HR documentation.
• Monitoring legislative developments and translating legal changes into practical HR policies.
• Ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations.