Labour or Employment Law

Associate Employment Law | 2-5 years | Brussels

Join a leading global law firm in Brussels and advise employers on complex Belgian and cross-border employment matters within its top People & Reward practice.

Why apply?

Join an established international People & Reward practice with teams across Europe, Asia and the United States.
Collaborate with colleagues from M&A and Capital, Tax, Dispute Resolution, Antitrust and Regulatory practices on complex international projects.
Benefit from an international knowledge-sharing network that facilitates the exchange of legal developments across offices.
Take part in technical and professional development programmes organised internationally, alongside colleagues from different jurisdictions.

Your responsibilities

Advise Belgian and international businesses on employment law matters involving both local and cross-border issues.
Coordinate employment projects involving multiple jurisdictions, working with colleagues across an international network.
Support corporate transactions through employment due diligence, transaction documentation and advice on staff transfers, pension matters and information and consultation obligations.
Advise on collective employee consultation, business reorganisations and European Works Councils.
Help clients address evolving workplace challenges, including flexible working arrangements, digital transformation and internal investigations.
Handle employment-related privacy questions, GDPR compliance and data incidents affecting the workplace.
Contribute to client development, pitches and the preparation and sharing of legal knowledge.

Ideale profile

You have between 2 and 5 years of relevant legal experience, ideally gained in the employment team of a leading law firm.
You hold a Belgian law degree and have an excellent academic background. Additional postgraduate studies in employment, labour or social law are an advantage.
You are fluent in Dutch and English and have a good command of French.

The offer

Exposure to a broad spectrum of Belgian and international employment matters within a global legal practice.
Close collaboration with experienced colleagues in Brussels and across the firm's international offices.
Access to regular international training opportunities covering both technical legal knowledge and professional skills.

Benefits