Mid-level Associate - Employment & Benefits

Strelia is seeking a talented Mid-level or Senior Associate to join our stand-alone Employment & Benefits Practice in Brussels. Joining Strelia means more than just advancing your legal career – it means becoming part of a collaborative, ambitious and future-oriented team where your expertise in employment law will be valued and your professional growth actively supported.

We are looking for a dynamic and driven professional who meets the following criteria:

• You have 4 to 8 years of solid experience in employment and benefits law at a business law firm, with a proven track record of advising corporate clients on complex employment matters.
• You hold a master’s degree in law from a Belgian University with strong academic results. An LL.M. in Social Law is a strong plus.
• Native Dutch-speaker with excellent command of English. Good knowledge of French is a distinct advantage.
• Key skills and attributes:
  • Excellent legal drafting skills.
  • High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  • Business-minded with strong commercial and corporate understanding.
  • Proven expertise in advising corporate clients and understanding their business objectives.
  • Ability to integrate employment law advice within broader corporate transactions and strategic initiatives.
  • Pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Enthusiastic about contributing to firm and team development and client outreach initiatives.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Work on complex, high-stakes Belgian and cross-border employment cases for leading corporate clients across diverse sectors.
• Room to take co-ownership of cases, contribute to strategic decision-making and actively engage in client development.
• Tailored career progression path and access to continuous professional training and learning opportunities.
• A young, close-knit and supportive team with a strong group spirit and open culture where collaboration is encouraged and knowledge-sharing is valued.
• Attractive and market-aligned compensation package, commensurate with your experience.
• We are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and well-being as essential parts of our firm culture.
• Modern office facilities in the heart of Brussels.

Please send your CV and motivation letter by clicking Apply.