The Belgian Employment team advises clients on a full range of employment related matters, including Belgian and international transactions/cases. Our clients include start-ups, high growth companies, owner-managed businesses, major corporates, private equity houses and financial institutions. The team is part of a wider Belgian and European team and frequently acts on deals involving our worldwide colleagues, giving our clients access to a full-service Employment law team.
DLA Piper will invest in your long-term future to ensure you achieve your potential. This includes top-quality work that will challenge and stretch you, regular quality feedback, a clear pathway to progression, career academies at every stage of your experience level, temporary work in other locations of the firm, CR and pro-bono work, an active social calendar and a market-leading compensation package.
Main duties and responsibilities
As a Lawyer within the Employment department in our Brussels office, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of services to our clients. You will deliver exceptional results to clients by advising on a/o:
- Recruitment and reward
- Global Restructuring Projects
- Worker representation
- Whistleblowing
- Discrimination, D&I and related topics
- Termination of Employment
- Data Protection
- Outsourcing projects, corporate transactions and due diligence
- Handling claims in the Employment tribunals and Employment Courts of Appeal
- Protection of Confidentiality and other business interests
- Protection and safety at work – labor accidents
- Social Security
- International mobility
- Etc.
About you
Candidates should have between 0 - 3 years of experience as a lawyer in employment law.
- Belgian Master's degree in Law, and preferably an LLM obtained abroad; ability to show evidence of an attractive academic track record
- Qualified to practice as a Lawyer in Belgium
- 0 - 3 years' experience in employment law as a lawyer
- An excellent command of English and Dutch language skills (both verbal and written). Good knowledge of French is a plus.
- Excellent legal and technical language skills
- High work standards with strong service orientation
- Excellent communication skills
- A motivated, open minded individual who will thrive in an environment where excellence, innovation and going that extra mile are the norm
- You have excellent legal skills and an analytical mind, with attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise and efficiently deal with complex files
- Well organised, proactive, flexible, pragmatic, social and a team player
- Ability to work in a fast paced international environment
- Accuracy, confidentiality and punctuality are second nature to you
- Keen on working in a dynamic yet demanding and rewarding context
About us
We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.
At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.
We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.
Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.
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At DLA Piper, we aim to make meaningful progress and build an inclusive culture where anyone affected by disability, neurodiversity or a long-term health condition has an equitable and accessible chance of success. If you think you may need adjustments or additional support to enable you to participate in our recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team and we will be happy to support you.
Agile Working
We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.
Pre-Engagement Screening
In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers.
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Our hiring approach enables us to learn about the professional and person you are, and gives you the opportunity to learn about us. Your recruitment experience can differ depending on the type of role you are interviewing for. You will always meet your direct Line Manager for your role, as well as peers and close collaborators for the position. For some of our roles we may also use assessment tools, practical exercises, and panel presentations. Your Recruitment Business Partner will inform you of the recruitment process at the start of any recruitment process, but please let us know if you have any questions prior to making an application.
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