German-qualified lawyer

Van Bael & Bellis is a leading independent law firm headquartered in Brussels, with offices in London and Geneva. We are a truly international firm, both in terms of lawyers and clients.

Established more than 35 years ago, our firm has grown to include more than 90 lawyers from 27 different countries. While our working language is English, our lawyers speak more than 25 different languages.

Since our inception, we have developed a collaborative team of lawyers who combine their perspectives to provide thoughtful and effective legal support.. We provide specialist advice to clients ranging from multinationals, government bodies and top-tier law firms around the globe.

We offer our clients the support of a highly effective team of professionals with multi-jurisdictional expertise and a truly international perspective. We work on complex, high-end international assignments, which require deep knowledge of the law, yet practical results for our demanding clients.

We are currently looking for a German-qualified associate with relevant experience in EU law projects at a reputable law firm, public administration, or as in-house counsel.

Function

As a member of the Brussels legal team, you will assist clients with a broad range of EU law issues, including trade, sanctions, and regulatory issues. You will also work on EU and German antitrust related matters and be involved in EU litigation cases. You will be offered the opportunity to work with partners and counsel of other teams as well.

Profile

• You are a German-qualified lawyer with an excellent academic track record. An additional Master’s degree from an English-speaking university is a plus;
• You have a strong academic background in EU law or relevant experience in EU law at a reputable law firm;
• Your primary language is German and you also have very good knowledge of the English language;
• You have strong analytical and writing skills;
• You are a team player, eager to learn, able to work independently and professionally confident.

Our offer

• You will work in a stimulating and dynamic environment with motivated and enthusiastic colleagues, direct client contacts, and high-profile cases in a wide range of sectors;
• The firm relies on a very professional working environment with all necessary support, which will enable you to concentrate on the high-level legal work;
• You will be in contact with a diversified international client base. You will find a variety of work, with the ability to use your own initiative;
• You will be trained on the job by experienced lawyers;
• 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 respect for a work-life balance.

If you are interested, please send your CV and cover letter to our recruitment team at recruitment@vbb.com with the mention: “German qualified lawyer”.

For more information about our firm and practice areas, please check our website www.vbb.com.