Lawyer – Employment Law – Magic Circle

Job title:

Lawyer – Employment Law – Magic Circle

Company:

Michael Page

Job description

Join a leading global law firm’s Employment Law practice in Belgium, handling high-profile cases such as employment contracts, collective redundancies, and corporate restructurings. Collaborate with clients and colleagues worldwide, combining advisory, transactional, and litigation work while receiving top-tier training and development opportunities.The Employment Law practice handles high-profile and complex employment matters, including prominent restructurings frequently covered in the media. As part of the growing team, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work on a variety of challenging cases, including collective and individual employment law matters.
• Assist clients with drafting and terminating employment contracts, managing collective redundancies, and addressing employment aspects of corporate restructurings.
• Engage in a mix of transactional, advisory, and litigation work, providing comprehensive solutions to clients.
• Collaborate directly with the legal and HR teams of major companies, building strong professional relationships.
• Contribute to cross-border projects, working alongside colleagues and clients worldwide.

The law firm is committed to your professional development, offering cutting-edge training programs on legal, technological, and soft skills at local and global levels.Magic Circle International Law FirmWe seek a talented and motivated lawyer who is ready to make an impact. Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience: 1 to 5 years in employment law, with a proven track record in both advisory and litigation work.
• Education: A first-class Belgian law degree, possibly complemented by further education abroad or a postgraduate degree in employment law.
• Language Skills: Dutch as a native language, with excellent proficiency in English and French.
• Competencies: Strong analytical abilities, exceptional drafting and presentation skills, commercial awareness, and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Personality: A pragmatic, creative thinker who thrives in complexity, values teamwork, and strives for excellence.

Our client is a globally recognised law firm that collaborates with some of the world’s leading companies, financial institutions, and government entities.Our client is one of the largest global law firms, with:

• Over 30 offices in major financial and business centers across 20+ countries.
• A workforce comprising approximately 5,000 employees worldwide, including over 2,800 lawyers and 450+ partners.

The firm operates in key regions, including Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa, and is known for its ability to deliver seamless cross-border legal services. Its size and reach enable it to advise on complex, multinational matters across a wide range of industries.

• A chance to shape the future of the Employment Law practice.
• Collaboration with engaged and motivated colleagues in Belgium and internationally.
• Exposure to high-profile cases and leading clients.
• A supportive environment that prioritizes personal and professional growth.

Expected salary

Location

Bruxelles

Job date

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:54:37 GMT

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