Senior Lawyer Employment Law

ALTIUS, one of the largest independent Belgian law firms located in the heart of Brussels, is looking for a Dutch-speaking Managing Associate / Counsel to join their Employment team.

• A stimulating work environment offering the opportunity to work on challenging (inter)national cases for a diverse clientele;
• A key role in the employment team, collaborating closely with partners and mentoring junior colleagues in a professional, welcoming, and collaborative atmosphere;
• You will be empowered with significant trust and responsibilities;
• Participation in various activities, including the ALTIUS weekend,  wellbeing sessions, sport activities and more;
• A renovated office in the impressive Royal Depot building on the Tour & Taxis site – easily accessible by car and by train from Gare du Nord;
• The opportunity to work flexibly;
• ALTIUS ensures competitive remuneration, tailored to your level of experience.

As a managing associate / counsel Employment law at ALTIUS, you will:

• Advise diverse Belgian and international clients on all aspects of employment law, with a focus on day-to-day HR support;
• Handle complex legal issues and collaborate closely with (senior) colleagues and partners;
• Take a leading role in advising clients and managing cases autonomously;
• Be part of a team with a very strong reputation, especially for handling cross border employment, service agreements, collective labour law, collective dismissals, the employment law consequences of the winding-up of companies and employment law litigation;
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, ensuring high-quality work and fostering their development;
• Serve as a trusted advisor and key support to the partners, acting as their “right-hand”. 

• You have at least 8 years of experience as an employment lawyer, ideally in a similar practice; 
• You have gained deep expertise and profound insights in employment law;
• You hold a Belgian Master’s in Law. An LL.M. in Social Law is considered a plus;
• Fluency in Dutch is essential, paired with an excellent proficiency in English and proficiency in French, suitable for daily use in a business environment;
• Excellent writing skills and a pragmatic and hands-on approach;
• You are motivated by the opportunity to take on an expert role within a collaborative team;
• The ability to coordinate a team and coach junior team members.

ALTIUS is one of the largest independent Belgian law firms located in the heart of Brussels (Tour & Taxis). 

ALTIUS currently counts 70 lawyers and 25 staff members. They are a full-service law firm and advise Belgian and international companies on the legal aspects of their businesses, transactions and disputes. They are committed to provide exceptional legal services to their clients while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. At ALTIUS, they do legal differently. Going the extra mile and challenging the status quo is the way they work with every colleague, client and business partner.

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