HR Legal Counsel & Social Affairs - Brussels
Overview
Our client is a major international financial structure, operating at the heart of global capital markets. With a strong commitment to sustainability, diversity, and innovation, the company fosters a professional and inclusive environment. Employees benefit from a hybrid working model, continuous learning opportunities, and a culture that values collaboration and impact.
Responsibilities
* Provide legal counsel on individual HR cases including terminations, contract changes, and M&A-related employment matters.
* Lead working groups with social partners on topics such as working schedules, policies, and employment regulations.
* Coordinate HR legal projects across multiple countries, including updates to handbooks and employment conditions.
* Advise managers and HR partners on working time regimes and labor law compliance.
* Monitor labor law developments and ensure internal policy alignment, with a focus on GDPR.
* Manage social bodies including Works Council, Prevention Committee, and European Works Council.
Qualifications
* Minimum 10 years of experience in labor law and/or employee relations in Belgium.
* Master's degree in Law, ideally with a specialization in employment law.
* Strong business acumen and passion for HR.
* Ability to work autonomously and make strategic decisions.
* Skilled in conflict management, crisis handling, and stakeholder influence.
* Fluent in English, French, and Dutch.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Capable of designing innovative legal solutions tailored to business needs.
What's On Offer
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
* Hybrid working model with flexibility.
* International work environment.
* Continuous learning and development opportunities.
* Inclusive culture committed to diversity and equal opportunity.
* Opportunity to contribute to global financial market stability.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Legal
* Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
If you are ready to take your career to the next level, apply today for the HR Legal Counsel & Social Affairs role in Brussels!
Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
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