Employment Law Lawyer (French/Dutch) – Brussels

About the role

Join a leading independent Belgian law firm as an Employment Law Lawyer, advising both Belgian and international clients on complex individual and collective employment matters. You will work in a collaborative environment with strong mentoring and flexible hybrid arrangements.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on individual and collective employment law issues.
• Manage projects such as collective dismissals, employment regulations, cross‑border employment, service agreements, and employment litigation.
• Assess social‑law implications of restructurings, insolvencies, and corporate transactions.
• Support M&A transactions from an employment law perspective.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment‑related documentation.
• Collaborate closely with senior lawyers, counsel, and partners while progressively taking ownership of files.
• Deliver pragmatic, business‑oriented advice across multiple sectors.

Required profile

• Qualified Belgian lawyer with at least 4 years of experience in employment/labour law.
• Strong command of Dutch and professional fluency in French and English.
• Excellent drafting and analytical abilities.
• Solution‑driven, client‑focused mindset with autonomy and proactive communication.
• Entrepreneurial attitude demonstrated through professional, academic, or extracurricular initiatives.
• International exposure or an additional relevant master’s degree is a plus.
• Team player thriving in a collaborative, non‑competitive culture.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive compensation aligned with top Brussels market standards.
• Performance bonus linked to billable‑hour targets.
• Hybrid working policy (up to 2 remote days per week).
• Exposure to high‑quality Belgian and international clients.
• Continuous professional development through webinars, technical and soft‑skill training.
• Modern, accessible offices in Brussels and a friendly, entrepreneurial culture with social and sporting activities.