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The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Belgian employment law and compliance, with the ability to oversee and provide strategic legal advice on HR-related and regulatory matters in France, Germany and the UK.What You’ll DoEmployment Law & HR SupportAdvise on Belgian employment law matters, including contracts, terminations, compensation, benefits, and workplace policies.Oversee employment law compliance in France, Germany, and the UK, working closely with external counsel and HR teams.Support cross-border employment issues, such as secondments, remote work, and employee mobility.As an employer’s representative of the works council, attend the weekly works council meetings and support interactions with trade unions and works councils, particularly in Belgium and other relevant jurisdictions.Handle litigation and disputes related to labor law, including negotiations with trade unions and works councils.Advise on employee disputes, grievances, and litigation, managing external counsel where necessary.Compliance & Regulatory OversightEnsure compliance with employment regulations, anti-corruption laws, whistleblower protections, and GDPR, by improving existing or developing new corporate compliance programs.Conduct and oversee internal investigations related to employment and compliance matters.Provide training to HR and leadership teams on regulatory obligations and best practices.Corporate & Commercial Legal AdvisorySupport M&A due diligence and integration from a corporate law, employment and compliance perspective.Assist in negotiating and drafting complex commercial and employment-related agreements, including executive contracts and consultancy arrangements.Monitor and assess legal developments in Belgium, France, Germany, and the UK, adapting contract templates, policies and processes accordingly.What You’ll NeedLaw degree from an accredited Belgian or other EU university and 12+ years of PQE, ideally from both law firm and in-house roles.Proven ability to work autonomously and advise C-level executives on complex legal matters.Deep expertise in Belgian employment law & compliance; experience in France, Germany, and the UK is essential and having worked in transatlantic organizations will be an asset.Strong background in HR-related litigation, regulatory compliance, and internal investigations.Ability to work independently and provide business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment.Fluency in English is a must; French and/or Dutch is a plus.About POLITICOPOLITICO is a global news and information company at the intersection of politics and policy. It is the essential online, mobile and print destination for the most influential people in the world. With publications based in Washington, D.C., New York, London, Paris, and Brussels, POLITICO boasts an enormous roster of the most talented reporters and editors in the world.Equal OpportunityIt is POLITICO's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, age or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.Application Instructions & Further DetailsIf you are interested in this opportunity, please send a CV and motivation letter in English outlining why you’re right for this role.Location: BrusselsEmployment level: Full-timeType of role: SpecialistUpdated: Apr 03, 2025Job ID: 00636Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesNewspaper PublishingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at POLITICO Europe by 2xGet notified about new Associate General Counsel jobs in Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium.Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 3 days agoBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 1 week agoJob | Senior Legal Counsel Credits | BrusselBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 4 days agoBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 1 week agoBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 3 days agoBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 1 month agoBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 1 week agoZaventem, Flemish Region, Belgium 2 weeks agoZaventem, Flemish Region, Belgium 3 weeks agoBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 5 days agoZaventem, Flemish Region, Belgium 9 hours agoBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 1 week agoBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 2 weeks agoBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 1 week agoBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 1 week agoLegal Counsel/ Senior Legal Counsel (Antitrust), BrusselsBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 2 weeks agoLegal Counsel Belgium & The Netherlands (M,F,X)Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium 2 weeks agoBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 2 weeks agoBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 1 day agoMechelen, Flemish Region, Belgium 1 week agoBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 1 day agoLegal Counsel - Corporate Governance and AdministrationBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 2 weeks agoSenior Regulatory Legal Counsel – Remote-FirstBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 1 month agoBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 4 weeks agoBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 1 week agoKontich, Flemish Region, Belgium 1 day agoBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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