Fieldfisher Belgium has been part of the firm’s integrated international network since 2007. Over this period, the office has developed into a high-growth, strategically important European hub, delivering strong financial performance while significantly broadening the depth and range of its practices.
The Brussels office is particularly recognised for its expertise in EU, Regulatory, Competition and Trade law, Dispute Resolution with a market-leading reputation for arbitration and cross-border matters, and Technology & Data capabilities. The team also possesses expertise in technology, media, life sciences, healthcare, financial services, energy and real estate. It is particularly recognised for combining a full-practice Belgian law practice with a large and well-regarded EU Regulatory team.
The office has achieved 17 consecutive years of growth, alongside a significant transformation driven by lateral hires, the introduction of new business lines and continued expansion of its client base. The office has a stellar portfolio of clients active in key sectors such as technology, pharmaceutical and life sciences, energy & renewables and financial services. With ongoing investment in talent, innovation and integrated EU and local offerings, Fieldfisher Belgium plays a strategic role within the firm’s European platform and is a core driver of its wider European ambitions.
We are proud of our values, respect, integrity, responsibility and teamwork, of which diversity and inclusiveness is an integral part.
The Brussels office of Fieldfisher is actively seeking a highly motivated (Junior) Associate to join their EU Competition practice group. This position presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of our EU Competition practice and to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented and engaged colleagues in Belgium and abroad.
Your profile:
- 0 to 5 years of experience in Competition Law;
- Strong academic track record;
- LLM in Competition Law;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
- Written and verbal communication skills in French and/or Dutch are a plus;
- First experience in an international law firm or inhouse legal department of an international company, e.g. through summer placements or student internships;
- Ability to work well both in a team and individually;
- Proactive, solution-oriented approach.
We offer you the opportunity to take part in an exciting but demanding project involving our ambitious EU Competition practice group within a young, stimulating, enriching and international environment with a friendly atmosphere. We have a development program that will help you further build your skills (trainings, seminars) and experience at speed. Furthermore, we work hard to make sure our lawyers gain exposure to business development and have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, enabling them to make a real impact on their personal growth and on the firm's. We offer you an attractive and competitive compensation for your work.