Back to search

Lawyer - Sociaal Recht - Brussels

Brussels Permanent View Job Description
To strengthen its Employment team, the firm is looking for a Mid-Level Employment Lawyer who is eager to work on complex and high-profile employment law matters within a collaborative and internationally oriented environment

Added 28/07/2026

  • Sophisticated employment law matters for a diverse client portfolio
  • Collaborative atmosphere, strong mentoring, flexible working arrangements

About Our Client

Our client is a leading independent Belgian full-service law firm based in Brussels, advising both national and international companies across a broad range of legal matters, transactions, and disputes..

Job Description

Advise Belgian and international clients on individual and collective employment law matters.

Handle complex employment-related projects, including:

  • Collective dismissals
  • Employment regulations and policies
  • Cross-border employment issues
  • Service agreements
  • Employment litigation
  • Social law implications of restructurings, insolvencies, and corporate transactions



Support clients involved in mergers and acquisitions from an employment law perspective.

Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related documentation.

Work closely with senior lawyers, Counsel, and partners while progressively taking ownership of files.

Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice to clients across multiple sectors.

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified Belgian lawyer.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in Employment/Labour Law, ideally gained in a recognized law firm.
  • Strong command of Dutch, with professional fluency in French and English.
  • Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
  • Pragmatic, solution-driven, and client-focused mindset.
  • Autonomous, confident, and able to express ideas proactively.
  • Entrepreneurial attitude demonstrated through professional, academic, or extracurricular initiatives.
  • International exposure or an additional relevant master's degree is considered a plus.
  • Team player who thrives in a collaborative and non-competitive culture.

What's on Offer

Competitive compensation package aligned with top Brussels market standards.

Performance bonus linked to billable hour targets.

Hybrid working policy with up to 2 days of remote work per week.

Exposure to high-quality Belgian and international clients.

Continuous professional development through:

  • Legal webinars
  • Technical training programs
  • Soft skills training
  • Modern offices in Brussels with excellent accessibility.



Friendly, entrepreneurial, and people-focused culture with numerous social and sporting activities throughout the year.

Contact
Aristote Lotoko
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7072363

Job summary

Sector
Legal & Tax
Sub Sector
Partner - Law Firm
Industry
Business Services
Location
Brussels
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Aristote Lotoko
Job Reference
JN-072026-7072363

Michael Page is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity, both as an employer as well as a recruitment service provider. Each recruitment decision we make for people we hire and people we place into new roles is based solely on the candidates’ knowledge, experience and skills.