Junior or mid-level Associate Employment Law

Join CMS Belgium’s Employment Law team with flexible work arrangements and be part of an international network.

Profile:

• You speak Dutch and have excellent working knowledge of English
• You ideally have 1 to 5 years of relevant experience in employment law
• You wish to practice all aspects of Belgian employment law
• You are keen to further develop your competencies by working closely with partners who take the time to assist, guide and train you
• You have excellent legal reasoning skills, a creative mindset and the ability to take initiative
• You are recognized for your accuracy, rigor, and effective communication skills
• You are available, responsive, and enjoy working collaboratively as a team player

Main responsibilities:

• Advise international and national companies in several areas of employment law, focusing on collective and individual employment law
• Cooperate with the various foreign CMS law firms and the different CMS Belgium departments, to experience the multi-jurisdictional and multidisciplinary approach of cases
• Take ownership of your cases from day one with a satisfying balance of independence and partner’s training
• Attend client meetings and calls, ensuring a high level of client service and building trusted relationships
• Represent clients in court, with opportunities to gain hands-on pleading experience

What we offer:

• Work facilities and offices in Antwerp and Brussels
• Work-life balance with at least 2 days per week of homeworking
• A day-to-day training delivered directly by experienced partners
• A dynamic and supportive team composed of 8 associates, 3 senior associates and 3 partners
• The opportunity to practice all aspects of Belgian employment law
• A diverse and inclusive work environment and team
• Yearly assessments and a customized career development path
• Participation in international CMS events, trainings, conferences, team building, well-being programs and sporting activities
• If desired, individual language classes in French and English
• Monthly remuneration with bonus opportunities and annual remuneration increase
• Coverage of compulsory bar training and membership expenses
• IPhone and phone subscription, as well as invalidity and death insurance

About CMS:

CMS is a founding member of the Legal Diversity and Inclusion Alliance (https://legaldiversityalliance.be/). Selection for recruitment is irrespective of gender, race or ethnicity, age, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

CMS Belgium has been granted a silver medal by Ecovadis, the world's most trusted business sustainability rating, recognizing our commitment to sustainability and business ethics.

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