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Legal Counsel - Well-being & Employment - Brussels

Brussels Permanent 52,129€ - 63,713€ per year View Job Description
Join a leading Belgian organisation as a Legal Counsel specialising in Workplace Wellbeing and Employment Law, advising on anti-discrimination, medical absences, return-to-work programmes, and related litigation matters. Working within a collaborative legal team, you will provide strategic legal guidance while contributing to key HR and regulatory projects.

Added 28/08/2026

  • Advance your career in employment law and workplace wellbeing.
  • Enjoy autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful legal work.

About Our Client

Our client is a large Belgian organization operating in a complex and highly regulated environment. The legal team plays a key role in supporting HR-related matters across multiple business entities, providing expert guidance on employment and wellbeing legislation while contributing to strategic decision-making.

Job Description

Legal Advice & Expertise

  • Provide legal advice on workplace wellbeing and employment law matters.
  • Interpret legislation and case law and translate them into practical recommendations for stakeholders.
  • Draft and update internal policies and regulations.
  • Monitor legal developments and communicate their impact across the organization.



Litigation & Stakeholder Management

  • Coordinate judicial and administrative disputes related to wellbeing matters.
  • Manage relationships with external law firms.
  • Support and guide internal stakeholders handling employment-related cases.



Projects & Knowledge Sharing

  • Contribute to cross-functional legal and HR projects.
  • Support broader HR legal matters when required.
  • Develop legal know-how through training materials, presentations, and internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

  • Master's degree in Law.
  • 2 to 5 years of experience within a legal department or law firm.
  • Proven exposure to employment law, particularly workplace wellbeing matters.
  • Strong knowledge of anti-discrimination legislation, medical absences, return-to-work processes, and occupational accident matters.
  • Fluent in Dutch or French but good command of the other national language.
  • Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent contract.
  • Bonus scheme, meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance.
  • Flexible benefits plan.
  • 2 days of homeworking per week.
  • Flexible hours and 30+ days of annual leave.
  • Strong work-life balance within a collaborative and supportive team.



Contact
Aristote Lotoko
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7092612

Job summary

Sector
Legal & Tax
Sub Sector
General Counsel - In-house
Industry
Transport & Distribution
Location
Brussels
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Aristote Lotoko
Job Reference
JN-082026-7092612

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