Our client Our client is a specialist law firm based in Brussels and focusing on EU & international sanctions and related litigation as well as sanctions' compliance.
Leading in its niche, the firm help its clients to protect their interests both within and beyond the EU. Its team has been involved in over 15+ sanctions delisting cases across several sanctions regimes. They successfully led delisting of several listed individuals.
At the forefront of sanctions litigation, they are pioneering challenges against newly introduced designation criteria and sanctions' regimes.
Founded in 2023, the firm is ambitious and growing. Its international team includes seasoned litigators with years of experience in leading international law firms.
In 2024, the firm was recognized as 'highly recommended' by the Leaders' League in the field of compliance in Belgium, attesting to the high quality of its team and services, with other legal rankings pending.
With a strong network of partner law firms across and beyond the EU - including in the US, UK, Switzerland, and Canada - they're well-positioned for continued growth and success, and invite a fitting candidate to grow with them.
Responsibilities Advice on the EU law
Assisting clients in their litigation in front of the EU courts / administrative procedures in the EU institutions
Ideally, legal advice on Belgian administrative law
Sanctions legal advice: including writing memoranda relating to sanctions compliance matters
Interaction with national competent authorities in the EU & with EU institutions (Commission, Council) on various sanctions related matters
Monitoring & reporting on international sanctions developments for clients
Conducting due diligence and background research
Must have Master's degree in Law
5 - 20+ years' experience as Lawyer in EU Law
Member of the Bar in Belgium (Main or E - List)
Demonstrable experience in litigation in front of the EU courts
English Fluent
Good understanding of sanctions required
Understanding of the EU decision-making processes
Outstanding oral & written communication skills
Nice to have Belgian Master in Law
Experience in international or large law firm
What's great in the job? Niche Law Firm with high expertise in EU Sanctions Law, founded by ex-major law firms' Partner
International team of Lawyers
Various interesting private & institutional international clients (international corporations operating in highly regulated sectors including banking & financial services, technology/e-commerce, consumer goods, energy, agro/food and aerospace & defense; variety of EU-focused industry associations & federations; third countries outside the EU)
Autonomy, flexibility, and very good work-life balance
Very competitive remuneration package, in line with major international law firms
Growing perspectives, including the opportunity to become Partner
Interested? Feel free to contact Eléonore van der Gracht confidentially & without any commitment!
Email: hello@legaluptalents.be
Mobile: +32 472 806 343
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