(Senior) Associate Employment Law – Deloitte Legal

Reference number: VL/BE/3977/24

Lawyer Permanent position Zaventem

Deloitte Legal | (Senior) Associate Employment Law

Our client

Who is Deloitte Legal | Lawyers? A top legal practice in Belgium, and a full service business law firm highly recommended by the most authoritative legal guides.

With approximately 150 qualified lawyers, based in Brussels (Zaventem & Boitsfort), Antwerp and Ghent, Deloitte Legal offers expert advice in the fields of banking & finance, commercial, corporate/M&A, employment, IT/IP, public/administrative, insolvency and reorganizations, real estate, tax law and litigation. Where appropriate to ensure a seamless and comprehensive high-quality service, Deloitte Legal works closely with financial, assurance and advisory, tax and consulting specialists, and with select EU and US law firms.

Deloitte Legal | Lawyers provides thorough and practical solutions tailored to the needs of clients ranging from multinational companies, national large and medium-sized enterprises, financial institutions and government bodies, to high-net-worth families and individuals.

Function

  • You are responsible for a variety of clients and projects as well as dealing with ad hoc advisory queries, often providing expertise in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • You are part of a client service team dedicated to delivering integrated, multidisciplinary advises with regards to legal issues in connection with HR.
  • You plan and execute the projects in accordance with the clients specifications, the agreed contract, program schedule and Deloitte’s highest quality standards and client service mindset.
  • You are the first point of contact for the client, the Deloitte network and the project team.
  • Together with the client lead, you take ownership of all aspects of the client through the entire international social security and /or (inter)national employment law lifecycle, including procurement, contractual and commercial matters, client relationship, quality assurance, stakeholder management, etc.
  • You contribute to business development activities, planning and executing targeted actions and eminence program (facilitation of seminars, development of brochures, articles, roadshow, etc.).
  • You develop high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities.

Profile

  • You obtained your law degree, any additional qualifications or international experience (Manama/LLM/MBA) are a plus.
  • You would like to work in a dynamic and multi-cultural work environment
  • You have the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and have good organisation skills.
  • You are a team player with leadership who engages others, project management and facilitation competencies.
  • You communicate fluently in English and have a good knowledge of Dutch or French.
  • You are client focused.
  • You have relevant experience (minimum of 6 to 8 years) with mainly International social. security and / or international employment related matters either as a consultant or as a lawyer.
  • You have an open, creative, entrepreneurial, enthusiastic and flexible mindset.
  • You are willing to invest in a work environment full of opportunities.
  • You are used to work in a challenging environment and are stress resistant.
  • You like to have fun at work and work with great colleagues.

Offer

  • Deloitte fosters diversity and inclusion and encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. Explore, question and collaborate while building a career that inspires and energises you.
  • Diversity of thought makes us stronger. At Deloitte, they tailor a personalized learning experience, offering you the opportunity to grow at your own pace and achieve maximum impact.
  • As a Purpose-led organisation, at the heart of everything they do is a set of timeless principles and unifying values.
  • Life looks different for each of us, so Deloitte created a varied benefits package that you can tap into:
    – My Benefits My Choice, a flexible rewards plan tailored to your lifestyle and priorities
    – Sustainable transport options offered by Mobility@Deloitte
    – Flexible work arrangements for all and initiatives supported by Parents@Deloitte
    – Wellbeing tips and activities powered by Energise@Deloitte
    – Topped off with other health benefits and insurance opportunities
  • Hybrid workplace: combination of home office and on-site (+10 offices in Belgium or client’s premises).
  • Part-time employment: all jobs are open to part-time work under a 90% or 80% regime

About Vialegis

By creating perfect matches between legal professionals and organizations, we don’t just transform careers—we enhance the strength of legal teams. This leads to greater success and satisfaction for both candidates and clients. With a team of motivated, trilingual recruitment partners, we have successfully filled over 1,000 vacancies, achieving an impressive 98% success rate in permanent placements.

Process

We start with a personal conversation to understand your ambitions, skills, and future plans. This allows us to get a clear picture of your strengths and goals.
By combining your talents and aspirations with our market expertise, we identify the ideal match. We propose positions that truly suit you.
We introduce you to our client and provide personal guidance and coaching throughout the process, ensuring you’re prepared every step of the way.
Even after you have started at your new position, we remain involved. With regular check-ins and feedback, we ensure a successful and seamless experience for you.
Please feel free to contact Karolien for more information.
Karolien
Recruitment Partner | Social Law | HR