International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Lawyer

confidential; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a junior lawyer to join its International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution team in Belgium. The role focuses on assisting in international arbitration proceedings across multiple jurisdictions and related court matters.

The candidate will handle recognition, enforcement and annulment procedures, support on construction, commercial contracts, M&A and international law disputes, and help prepare pleadings. A Belgian Master’s in Law is required, with an LL.M.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Dispute Resolution.
• Belgian Master’s degree in Law; LL.M. is an asset.
• Native French speaker with excellent English command.

Responsibilities

• Assist in institutional and ad hoc international arbitration proceedings.
• Work on recognition, enforcement and annulment of arbitral awards and foreign judgments.
• Advise on disputes involving construction, commercial contracts, M&A and international law.
• Prepare pleadings and other procedural documents.
• Contribute to case strategies across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with colleagues in an international environment.

Skills

Dispute Resolution

International Arbitration

Legal analysis

Education

Belgian Master’s degree in Law

LL.M. from English-speaking university (asset)

Job description

About the firm

Our client is a leading international law firm advising multinational clients on complex disputes with a strong cross-border dimension.

Its International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution practice handles arbitration proceedings and related court matters across a wide range of jurisdictions. The team advises clients on disputes involving construction, commercial contracts, M&A and international law, while working across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

What this opportunity offers

• Build international arbitration expertise by working on complex disputes involving multiple jurisdictions and arbitral institutions.
• Gain exposure to sophisticated contentious matters by assisting clients throughout arbitration proceedings as well as related recognition, enforcement and annulment procedures.
• Work alongside experienced arbitration lawyers within a multilingual and internationally oriented team.
• Develop your experience through exposure to both arbitration and court proceedings.
• Benefit from ongoing legal training and professional development.

Your responsibilities

• Assist clients in institutional and ad hoc international arbitration proceedings.
• Work on proceedings concerning the recognition, enforcement and annulment of arbitral awards and foreign judgments.
• Advise on disputes relating to construction, commercial agreements, M&A and international law.
• Prepare pleadings and other procedural documents.
• Contribute to the development of case strategies.
• Work with colleagues on matters involving different jurisdictions.

Let's talk about you

• You have between 1 - 3 years of experience in Dispute Resolution and a strong interest in International Arbitration.
• You hold a Belgian Master's degree in Law with excellent academic results. An LL.M. from an English-speaking university is considered an asset.
• You are a native French speaker with an excellent command of English.
• Additional language skills are an advantage.
• You combine strong legal analytical skills with a proactive and client-focused approach.
• You enjoy working collaboratively within an international environment.