Job Description
What’s in it for you?
1. A stimulating work environment offering the opportunity to work on challenging (inter)national cases for a diverse clientele;
2. Access to interesting trainings and professional and personal development opportunities; at ALTIUS you keep growing and learning every day;
3. You will work with talented and experienced colleagues in a professional, welcoming, and collaborative atmosphere;
4. Participation in various activities, including the ALTIUS weekend, wellbeing sessions, sport activities, and more;
5. A renovated office in the impressive Royal Depot building on the Tour & Taxis site – easily accessible by car and by train from Gare du Nord;
6. The opportunity to work flexibly;
7. ALTIUS ensures competitive remuneration, tailored to your level of experience.
What your future may hold
As an Associate Employment law at ALTIUS, you will:
8. Advise diverse Belgian and international clients on all aspects of employment law, with a focus on day-to-day HR support;
9. Handle complex legal issues and collaborate closely with (senior) colleagues and partners;
10. Be part of a supportive team with a very strong reputation, especially for handling cross border employment, service agreements, collective labour law, collective dismissals, the employment law consequences of the winding-up of companies and employment law litigation;
11. Have direct contact with clients, receive significant responsibility and take ownership.
Your skillset
12. You have at least 3 years of experience as an employment lawyer, ideally in a similar practice;
13. You hold a Belgian Master’s in Law. An in Social Law is considered a plus;
14. Fluency in Dutch or French is essential, paired with an excellent proficiency in English and proficiency in the other national language, suitable for daily use in a business environment;
15. Excellent writing skills and a pragmatic and hands-on approach;
16. You are an open and enthusiastic team player, highly motivated and internationally oriented;
17. You are not afraid to speak your mind, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and don’t always choose the more conventional path.
Our Client
ALTIUS is one of the largest independent Belgian law firms located in the heart of Brussels (Tour & Taxis).
ALTIUS currently counts 70 lawyers and 25 staff members. They are a full-service law firm
and advise Belgian and international companies on the legal aspects of their businesses,
transactions and disputes. They are committed to provide exceptional legal services to their clients while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. At ALTIUS, they do legal differently. Going the extra mile and challenging the status quo is the way they work with every colleague, client and business partner.