Company description

Founded in 1965 by lawyers committed to legal excellence, Liedekerke is an independent law firm recognised for its leadership and expertise and with an international reputation built upon an unchallenged expertise. A premium Belgian business law firm for 60 years with offices in Antwerp, Brussels, London, Kinshasa and Kigali, our firm is dedicated to providing a world-class service by consistently delivering the finest assistance and guidance.

The firm has a strong advisory practice based on sector expertise and an in-depth knowledge of Belgian and European law. As an essential complement to its advisory activities, it represents clients in complex litigation before national, European and international courts, both judicial and arbitral, the Court of Cassation, the Council of State and the Belgian Constitutional Courts.

More about Liedekerke

The team

Liedekerke’s international arbitration practice is made up of 12 lawyers advising and representing clients in international arbitration proceedings, arbitration-related court cases and international disputes.

With extensive expertise in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, we also play a leading role in arbitration-related court proceedings in Belgium and abroad, including enforcement and setting-aside proceedings.

Your role

As a lawyer in our International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution team, you will:

represent clients in international arbitrations (both institutional and ad hoc).
handle setting-aside and enforcement of arbitral awards and foreign judgments in Belgian and abroad.
advise on disputes related to a wide range of matters, including engineering & construction, commercial contracts, M&A, and international law.

What we offer

You can expect:

highly interesting and challenging matters in international arbitration and dispute resolution
a multilingual, open and stimulating work environment
an atmosphere where teamwork prevails
a true commitment to your continued legal education and training
an attractive compensation and benefits package
a green and efficient mobility with our offices located next to the Brussels Central Station

What we look for

We are looking for a bright associate who has:

an outstanding knowledge of English, together with native-level proficiency in French. Additional languages would be an advantage.
excellent academic results from a Belgian university. An LL.M. from an English-speaking jurisdiction would be a strong plus
1 to 3 years of experience in dispute resolution, with a marked interest in international arbitration.
Experience and willingness to work on large international construction arbitrations would be a strong plus
Excellent legal reasoning
nice to work with, problem-solver, with a hands-on attitude
eager to learn, client-focused, and highly motivated.

Practical information

Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Brussels.

Are you the one we are looking for?

Click on the “apply” button and launch your professional career at Liedekerke! Applying to Liedekerke can be done in your native language.

Please include the following documents:

your resume
a summary of your experience in international dispute resolution, international arbitration, and international construction projects/disputes.
the transcript of your Bachelor’s degree(s) and Master’s degree(s)