Employment Associate | 2–5 years experience

pbBrussels /b /p /brpJoin a leading international law firm looking to strengthen its People Reward practice in Brussels. You will advise international employers on a wide range of Belgian and cross-border employment matters, including pensions, employee benefits and workplace data protection. As part of a global employment practice with teams across Europe, Asia and the United States, you will have the opportunity to work on complex international matters alongside experienced lawyers from different jurisdictions and practice areas. /p /brh3bWhat's in it for you? /b /h3 /brul /brliWork on a diverse range of challenging employment matters in close collaboration with the People Reward partner. /li /brliCooperate with colleagues from MA, Capital, Tax, Dispute Resolution, Antitrust and Regulatory teams in Brussels and across the firm's international offices on cross-border projects. /li /brliBenefit from a well-established knowledge-sharing network that enables teams to stay up to date with legal developments and share expertise efficiently. /li /brliParticipate in international training programmes designed to strengthen both your technical legal knowledge and interpersonal skills, alongside colleagues from offices around the world. /li /brliDevelop your expertise within an internationally recognised employment practice offering exposure to a broad range of complex legal issues. /li /br /ul /brh3bYour responsibilities /b /h3 /brul /brliAdvise domestic and international clients on Belgian employment law and cross-border employment matters. /li /brliCoordinate multi-jurisdictional employment projects in collaboration with colleagues across the firm's global network. /li /brliSupport corporate transactions through due diligence, drafting transaction documentation and advising on employment-related matters, including transfers of undertakings, pensions and information and consultation obligations. /li /brliAdvise on executive remuneration, senior-level appointments and departures, as well as severance arrangements. /li /brliAssist with the design and implementation of employee share option plans, equity incentives and employee benefit schemes. /li /brliGuide clients through collective consultation processes, restructuring projects and European Works Council matters. /li /brliProvide strategic advice on modern workplace issues, including flexible working arrangements, digitalisation and internal investigations. /li /brliHandle employment-related data protection matters, GDPR compliance and workplace data incidents. /li /brliContribute to business development initiatives, client pitches and the development of legal know-how. /li /br /ul /brh3bLet's talk about you /b /h3 /brul /brliYou have 2 to 5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally gained within the employment practice of a leading law firm. /li /brliYou hold a Belgian law degree with excellent academic results. A postgraduate qualification in employment, labour or social law would be an asset. /li /brliYou are curious, creative and rigorous, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently while taking on significant responsibility. /li /brliYou are proactive, client-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality legal services. /li /brliYou are open to innovation and willing to integrate legal technology and Artificial Intelligence tools into your daily work to improve efficiency and client service. /li /brliYou are fluent in English and Dutch, with a good command of French. /li /br /ul