Life Sciences Corporate Associate, Data Privacy

confidential; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Belgium is seeking a mid-level associate to strengthen its multidisciplinary life sciences practice, focusing on corporate law and data protection.

You will advise pharma, biotech, MedTech and HealthTech clients on transactions and advisory matters, structuring compliant data flows and navigating GDPR across jurisdictions. Fluency in Dutch and English is required, French is a plus; a Belgian Master of Law and 2–4 years of corporate experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Belgian Master’s degree in law with excellent results; an additional Master’s degree and/or a DPO certification is a real plus.
• 2–4 years of corporate experience, ideally with exposure to life sciences transactions and/or data privacy and GDPR matters, or strong interest in building expertise in these areas.
• Experience in an internationally oriented law firm, legal department of a multinational, tech transfer office or research institution.
• Deliver high-quality work while remaining hands-on and pragmatic.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients across life sciences sector (pharma, biotech, MedTech, HealthTech).
• Assist on life sciences transactions (R&D, licensing, cross-border deals).
• Structure compliant personal data flows within research, development and licensing arrangements.
• Advise on GDPR practical impact in complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions.
• Support clients on data protection issues in clinical research and cross-border projects.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, pragmatic advice.

Skills

Corporate law

Data privacy

GDPR

Life sciences

Dutch language

English language

French asset

Education

Master's degree in law

Additional Master's degree

DPO certification

Job description

Confidential in Belgium is seeking a mid-level associate to strengthen its multidisciplinary life sciences practice, focusing on corporate law and data protection.

You will advise pharma, biotech, MedTech and HealthTech clients on transactions and advisory matters, structuring compliant data flows and navigating GDPR across jurisdictions. Fluency in Dutch and English is required, French is a plus; a Belgian Master of Law and 2–4 years of corporate experience are expected.