Junior associate - Commercial and energy law
* Hybrid
As a Belgian‑qualified junior associate, you will join the commercial team to support energy law matters, working closely with experienced lawyers and gaining hands‑on experience.
As a Belgian‑qualified junior associate, you will join the commercial team and support a broad range of matters with a particular focus on energy law. Working closely with experienced partners and associates, you will gradually build hands‑on experience in advisory, contractual, regulatory and public law aspects of commercial projects. This role offers a supportive learning environment and a strong foundation for young lawyers who are curious, entrepreneurial, motivated and eager to grow within a dynamic and evolving energy practice.
Function
As a member of the Brussels legal team, you will support the commercial practice, with a particular focus on energy law, while also contributing to broader commercial, litigation and public law matters.
In this role, you will assist the team with:
* Legal research on commercial, energy and public law issues;
* Drafting legal documents, correspondence and memoranda;
* Reviewing and analysing contracts and related documentation;
* Supporting partners and senior associates in ongoing matters and cases;
* Contributing to the development of the practice, including knowledge sharing and client‑related initiatives.
Our offer
You will work closely with partners and associates across different practices, offering you exposure to a wide range of matters and a solid foundation for your professional growth;
You will work in a stimulating and dynamic environment with motivated and enthusiastic colleagues, with direct client exposure;
You will be in contact with a diversified international client base, offering a variety of matters and the possibility to take initiative and progressively build responsibility;
You will be trained on the job by experienced lawyers, benefiting from close supervision, mentoring and a steep learning curve;
You will be offered an attractive remuneration package in accordance with your experience;
The firm invests heavily in its people in terms of training, welfare, incentives and rewards, and prides itself on maintaining a friendly, informal and sociable working atmosphere, with genuine respect for work‑life balance.
Requirements
* You are a Belgian‑qualified lawyer, in your first or second year of practice;
* You have an interest in energy law or initial experience in this field, and are motivated to further develop your expertise;
* You have a solid academic background in commercial law or public law;
* You are fluent in Dutch and English; a strong knowledge of French is an asset;
* You are proactive, entrepreneurial and eager to learn;
* You have strong analytical skills, attention to detail and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team;
* An initial exposure to contract law and/or public law is considered a plus.
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