Associate – EU

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Arrondissement de BruxellesCapitale, Bruxelles, Belgique Stark Recruitment Temps plein

Associate – EU & Competition Law | Brussels

Experience: 3–9 years

Practice Area: EU, Competition & Regulatory Law

The Opportunity

Stark Recruitment is partnering with a leading international law firm in Brussels to strengthen its EU, Competition & Regulatory Law practice.

The firm is looking for a talented and ambitious Associate who wants to work on sophisticated competition matters within a collaborative, international and entrepreneurial environment.

This opportunity offers exposure to high-profile Belgian and cross-border cases, direct client interaction and the possibility to take ownership of complex legal matters.

Your Responsibilities

  • Advise Belgian and international clients on a broad range of EU and competition law matters, including antitrust, merger control and regulatory issues.
  • Represent clients in proceedings before the Belgian Competition Authority, the European Commission, EU courts and national courts.
  • Handle complex advisory, transactional and litigation matters.
  • Manage files with increasing independence, working closely with experienced partners.
  • Collaborate with international colleagues on cross-border and multidisciplinary matters.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Your Profile

  • 3–9 years of experience, in EU and competition law within a reputable business law firm.
  • A Belgian law degree, combined with a Master’s degree or LL.M. in European Law.
  • Fluency in Dutch, French and English is essential.
  • Strong expertise in antitrust, merger control and/or competition litigation.
  • Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset.
  • An entrepreneurial attitude, intellectual curiosity and strong teamwork skills.

What's in It for You?

  • Join a well-established international law firm with a strong Belgian presence.
  • Work directly with experienced partners on challenging and high-value matters.
  • Develop your expertise through international collaboration and specialised training.
  • Benefit from a personalised career development path and regular performance reviews.
  • Enjoy a collaborative environment that encourages autonomy and initiative.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including regular remote working once sufficient autonomy has been developed.
  • Attractive remuneration, annual reviews and a performance-related bonus.
  • Additional benefits, including insurance, bar membership coverage, professional training and wellbeing initiatives.