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Legal Counsel - Employment Law (Employee Lifecycle) - Brussels

Brussels Permanent €60,000 - €80,000 per year View Job Description
The role of Legal Counsel - Employment Law (Employee Lifecycle) focuses on providing legal expertise throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies. This position in Brussels offers the opportunity to contribute to a business services organization within a professional environment.

Added 17/06/2026

  • Broad and strategic legal role covering the full employee lifecycle
  • Join a team where you will have real influence on key HR decisions

About Our Client

Our client is a key HR partner within a large Belgian organisation, supporting major entities with their HR and legal strategy. The Legal & Knowledge department plays a central role in ensuring a consistent, compliant and forward-thinking legal framework across all HR-related matters.

The team is structured in expertise-driven clusters, with a strong focus on collaboration, knowledge sharing and real business impact.

Job Description

  • Provide legal advice on the full employee lifecycle (recruitment, career development, termination)
  • Handle and coordinate litigation and contentious matters
  • Act as a key interface with external lawyers
  • Support HR and management with strategic legal guidance
  • Draft legal opinions and contribute to decision-making processes
  • Work on individual cases and complex HR issues
  • Participate in transversal projects and knowledge-sharing initiatives

The Successful Applicant

  • Master's degree in Belgian Law
  • From 5 years of experience in employment/social law
  • Strong interest or experience in litigation and HR advisory
  • Knowledge of administrative law is a strong asset
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and provide strategic advice
  • Dutch fluent + professional level of French

What's on Offer

  • A strategic role with high visibility and impact
  • Exposure to complex legal matters and litigation
  • Direct interaction with internal stakeholders and external lawyers
  • Career development within a structured and expert legal team
  • Flexible working environment and strong work-life balance
  • Attractive salary package and benefits
Contact
Aristote Lotoko
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7041716

Job summary

Sector
Legal & Tax
Sub Sector
General Counsel - In-house
Industry
Business Services
Location
Brussels
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Aristote Lotoko
Job Reference
JN-062026-7041716

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