(Senior) Associate Employment Law
03/05/2022

Eubelius was established in 1994 and is Belgium’s largest independent law firm. The firm has offices in Brussels, Kortrijk and Antwerp and has grown considerably over the years. With 24 partners, 14 (senior) counsels and more than 100 associates, Eubelius offers unique expertise and experience in all areas of Belgian and European business law.

A significant proportion of Eubelius’ work is cross-border and the firm has privileged relationships with outstanding independent law firms in many foreign jurisdictions. Eubelius’ client base is very diverse, ranging from Fortune 500 multinationals to local entrepreneurs, a large number of companies with public law status and numerous Belgian companies which are part of large international groups.

Eubelius‘ broad Employment & Pensions practice advises clients regarding all aspects of employment and social security law, with a focus on strategic legal HR advice and representation in settlements and litigation. The team works for a strong roster of public and private sector clients, both in Belgium and beyond.

To reinforce the Employment & Pensions practice, Eubelius is looking for a(n) (Senior) Associate who is passionate about employment law.

As a(n) (Senior) Associate Employment Law at Eubelius your main responsibilities will be:

• Advising both private and public sector clients on all aspects of employment and social security law (including pensions), with a focus on strategic legal HR advice and representation in settlements and litigation before Belgian and European courts;
   
• Assisting clients throughout the entire employment relationship, with services ranging from drafting all types of tailor-made HR documents to advising on terms and conditions of employment (including compensation and benefits), modification and termination of employment relationships;
   
• Assisting companies in the entire process of business restructurings, such as implementing structural changes in labour organisation, collective dismissal, closure of business, mergers and acquisitions, and transfer of undertaking;
   
• Advising and assisting employers in matters concerning social dialogue, social conflicts and social elections, and drafting and negotiating collective labour agreements;
   
• Presenting seminars/webinars, participating in multidisciplinary working groups and writing articles for publication;
   
• Guiding junior members of the team and sharing your knowledge with them.

• You obtained a Belgian Master in Law with strong academic results;
   
• You have gained at least 5 years of experience in a law firm in Belgium in employment and social security law, and you are eager to take your knowledge and experience to the next level;
   
• You are a dynamic, hands-on attorney with the ambition to further develop the Employment & Pensions practice at Eubelius;
   
• You are a good communicator and a real team player;
   
• You have an excellent knowledge of Dutch and a good knowledge of French and English.

• You will join Belgium’s largest independent law firm and work in a warm, challenging environment with ample training opportunities and room for personal growth;
   
• You will have the chance to use your expertise to further develop the Employment & Pensions practice at Eubelius;
   
• You will receive a competitive remuneration.