Junior/Medior Associate – Litigation & Risk Management

Loyens & Loeff; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Working from home policy

Modern work environment

Competitive benefits package

Excellent public transport

Job summary

Loyens & Loeff in Brussels is seeking a Junior/Medior associate for its Tier 1 Litigation & Arbitration group. You will advise and represent clients in state court litigations and (international) arbitration proceedings under supervision.

The role is based in Brussels and involves working with colleagues across departments and offices in a challenging, international environment. Requirements include a Master’s degree in Belgian law and 2–4 years in litigation, with experience in enforcement and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Belgian law with excellent academic record.
• 2–4 years of litigation experience, including international litigation and arbitration.
• Proven experience in enforcement and attachment proceedings.
• Fluent Dutch (oral and written); excellent English; good passive knowledge of French.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients in state court litigation and international arbitration.
• Work under supervision of partners in Brussels within the Litigation & Arbitration practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices on diverse projects.

Skills

Litigation experience

International litigation

Arbitration

Enforcement proceedings

Education

Master's in Belgian law

Job description

As a leading firm, Loyens & Loeff is the logical choice as a legal and tax partner if you do business in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg or Switzerland, our home markets. Our clients can count on personal advice from any of our 900 advisers based in one of our offices in the Benelux and Switzerland or in key financial centres around the world. Thanks to our full-service practice, specific experience and thorough knowledge of the market, our advisers understand exactly what clients need.

Loyens & Loeff is currently looking for a Junior/Medior associate with between 2 and 4 years of experience for its Litigation & Risk Management Expertise Group.

Loyens & Loeff has a strong track record with an established reputation in litigation and arbitration proceedings covering a wide range of industries, services and regions.

You will join our Tier 1 Litigation & Arbitration practice and be based in Brussels. You will be responsible, under the supervision of Hakim Boularbah and Olivier van der Haegen, to advise and represent our clients in state court litigations and in (international) arbitration proceedings.

Your Profile:

• You hold a master's degree in Belgian law with an excellent academic record.
• You have between 2 and 4 years of professional experience in litigation, with experience in international litigation and arbitration, and notably proven practice of enforcement and attachment proceedings.
• You have a perfect oral and written knowledge of Dutch, you have an excellent knowledge of English and at least a good passive knowledge of French.
• You work proactively and you are result driven.
• You are a team player, and you communicate easily and effectively with your colleagues and clients.
• You are able to perform in-depth and creative analysis and to find pragmatic solutions that meet your clients’ requirements.
• You are eager to further develop your skills in a challenging and international working environment.

What's in it for you:

• A varied and stimulating position in an inspiring professional environment.
• You will work together with your team on various projects but also with your colleagues from other departments and offices.
• You will work for a diverse clientele, both national and international.
• We offer you a professional framework to develop your talents.
• You will receive a competitive package, including benefits, adapted to your level of experience.
• A working from home policy.
• A modern work environment, which also pays particular attention to technology and innovation.
• Excellent public transport connections.

Start date:

As soon as possible