Junior Competition Lawyer | International platform, early responsibility

confidential; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a leading international law firm client in Brussels, is seeking a Junior Competition Lawyer to join its growing Competition practice.

You will assist with merger control and FDI filings before the European Commission and national authorities, and advise on FSR matters in a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified to practise in Belgium or in the process of qualifying.
• 1–3 years of experience in Competition Law.
• Experience or interest in merger control, FDI, FSR, investigations and behavioural competition law.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients on merger control and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) filings before the European Commission and national authorities.
• Advise on Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) matters.
• Support clients in behavioural competition law matters and antitrust investigations.
• Assist on State aid matters and regulatory procedures.
• Conduct legal research and prepare high-quality legal memoranda and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate with international colleagues on multi-jurisdictional Competition projects.
• Work closely with Partners and senior lawyers to develop tailored legal strategies for clients.

Skills

Analytical and drafting skills

Job description

Brussels

About the firm

Our client is a leading international law firm with a highly regarded Competition practice, advising multinational companies, investment funds and public sector clients on complex Belgian and cross-border competition matters.

The Brussels team combines technical excellence with a genuinely collaborative culture. Lawyers benefit from early responsibility, close mentoring and daily exposure to sophisticated international matters while working in a supportive environment where teamwork and long-term development are real priorities.

What's in it for you

• Join a growing Competition practice within a leading international law firm.
• Work on high-profile Belgian and cross-border Competition matters.
• Develop expertise across merger control, FDI, FSR, behavioural competition law, investigations and State aid.
• Benefit from early client exposure, close mentoring and structured career development.
• Join a close-knit, ambitious team where collaboration and professional growth go hand in hand.

Your responsibilities

As a Junior Competition Lawyer:

• Assist clients on merger control and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) filings before the European Commission and national authorities.
• Advise on Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) matters.
• Support clients in behavioural competition law matters and antitrust investigations.
• Assist on State aid matters and regulatory procedures.
• Conduct legal research and prepare high-quality legal memoranda and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate with international colleagues on multi-jurisdictional Competition projects.
• Work closely with Partners and senior lawyers to develop tailored legal strategies for clients.

Let's talk about you

• You are qualified to practise in Belgium or are in the process of qualifying.
• You have 1 to 3 years of experience in Competition Law.
• You have experience or a strong interest in merger control, FDI, FSR, investigations and behavioural competition law.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• You combine strong analytical and drafting skills with a pragmatic and commercial mindset.
• You are organised, proactive, detail-oriented and enjoy working in a fast-paced international environment.
• You are looking to build a long-term career within a leading international Competition practice.

Interested?

Ready to take the next step?