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HR Legal Counsel - Flemish Brabant

International Permanent 40,000€ - 70,000€ per year View Job Description
As HR Legal Counsel, you will be the reference person for all employment law and employee relations matters. Beyond providing legal support, you will actively manage social dialogue and play a key role in maintaining constructive relationships with unions and employee representative bodies.

Added 28/10/2026

  • Key legal advisor on social dialogue
  • International company

About Our Client

An international and fast-growing organization is looking for an HR Legal Counsel to strengthen its HR team. In this role, you will provide legal expertise on employment law matters, support employee relations, and contribute to the development and implementation of compliant HR policies and processes within a dynamic business environment.

Job Description

As HR Legal Counsel, you will be the reference person for all employment law and employee relations matters. Beyond providing legal support, you will actively manage social dialogue and play a key role in maintaining constructive relationships with unions and employee representative bodies.

Key responsibilities:

  • Providing expert advice on employment law and social legislation.
  • Leading and supporting discussions with trade unions and employee representatives.
  • Managing employee relations issues and acting as a trusted partner during negotiations.
  • Preparing, organizing, and attending Works Council and Health & Safety Committee meetings, including reporting and follow-up.
  • Supporting HR on social elections, compensation matters, pay transparency, working time regulations, mobility programs, compliance, GDPR, and training initiatives.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and updating employment contracts, amendments, and HR documentation.
  • Monitoring legislative developments and translating legal changes into practical HR policies.
  • Ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations.



The Successful Applicant

  • Master's Degree in Law.
  • Between 2 to 6 years of experence in Employment Law.
  • Mandatory experience with trade unions and employee representative bodies.
  • Demonstrated experience participating in social negotiations is essential.
  • Solid understanding of social legislation and collective labour relations.
  • Fluent in Dutch and French.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Pragmatic, solution-oriented, and business-focused.
  • Comfortable advising HR and senior management.
  • Collaborative personality with strong interpersonal skills.

What's on Offer

  • Strategic role combining Employment Law and Industrial Relations.
  • Direct involvement in social dialogue and negotiations with employee representatives.
  • Opportunity to influence HR policies and organizational decision-making.
  • Broad exposure to both legal and HR topics in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong visibility and interaction with senior stakeholders.
Contact
Aristote Lotoko
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7136027

Job summary

Sector
Legal & Tax
Sub Sector
General Counsel - In-house
Industry
Retail
Location
International
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Aristote Lotoko
Job Reference
JN-102026-7136027

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