Job Number:
HC-04278
Date Posted:
March 31, 2026
Position Title:
Lawyer, Employment
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
DLA Piper
Reports To:
Location:
Brussels, BE
Contact:
Salary:
DLA Piper will invest in your long‑term future to ensure you achieve your potential. This includes top‑quality work that will challenge and stretch you, regular quality feedback, a clear pathway to progression, career academies at every stage of your experience level, temporary work in other locations of the firm, CR and pro‑bono work, an active social calendar and a market‑leading compensation package.
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Belgian Employment team advises clients on a full range of employment-related matters, including Belgian and international transactions and cases.Recruitment and reward, Global restructuring projects, Worker representation, Whistleblowing, Discrimination, D&I and related topics, Termination of employment, Data protection, Outsourcing projects, corporate transactions and due diligence, Handling claims in the Employment Tribunals and Employment Courts of Appeal, Protection of confidentiality and other business interests, Protection and safety at work – labor accidents, Social security, International mobility, Etc.Belgian Master’s degree in Law, and preferably an LLM obtained abroad; ability to show evidence of an attractive academic track record, Qualified to practice as a Lawyer in Belgium, 0–3 years’ experience in employment law as a lawyer, An excellent command of English and Dutch (both verbal and written); good knowledge of French is a plus, Excellent legal and technical language skills, High work standards with strong service orientation, Excellent communication skills, A motivated, open-minded individual who thrives in an environment where excellence, innovation and going the extra mile are the norm, Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, Ability to prioritise and efficiently manage complex files, Well-organised, proactive, flexible, pragmatic, social and a team player, Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment, Accuracy, confidentiality and punctuality are second nature to you, Keen on working in a dynamic yet demanding and rewarding context
Responsibilities:
• Recruitment and reward
• Global restructuring projects
• Worker representation
• Whistleblowing
• Discrimination, D&I and related topics
• Termination of employment
Qualifications:
• Belgian Master’s degree in Law, and preferably an LLM obtained abroad
• Qualified to practice as a Lawyer in Belgium
• 0–3 years’ experience in employment law as a lawyer
• An excellent command of English and Dutch (both verbal and written); good knowledge of French is a plus
• Excellent legal and technical language skills
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.
