Knowledge Associate, Antitrust and Foreign Investment

Job Description

We are looking for a qualified lawyer with 3-5 years’ relevant experience as a fee earner or Knowledge Lawyer in a reputable law firm to strengthen our Antitrust and Foreign Investment practice group (AFIG) in Brussels. A successful candidate will show a commitment to developing knowledge and the firm’s profile in our key practice areas.

The role involves engagement with stakeholders in our EU and global practice as well as externally with clients and other stakeholders. It will include identifying and understanding regulatory/commercial developments that are of particular interest to our clients and to the group; building an effective network in the Brussels AFIG community; producing and updating blog posts, client publications and other materials; drafting and reviewing standard documents and templates as well as organising, developing and delivering in-house and client trainings and supporting fee-earners in their client work and marketing-related activities.

Skills/Experience/Qualifications Required

• 3-5 years’ work experience in the field of antitrust as a fee-earner or Knowledge Lawyer in a reputable law practice.
• Excellent English language skills. Good knowledge of French and/or German and/or Dutch and/or Italian is an asset.
• An enthusiasm for antitrust law and knowledge management.
• A solid grounding and passion for EU law, institutions and procedures.
• Excellent technical skills, including drafting and legal analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work as part of a team, sharing responsibilities with team members in a cross-border team, ensuring a seamless service for the practice.
• Ability to challenge and debate key issues with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills – an ability to “make things happen”.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to apply law and regulation in a practical way to “real-life” scenarios.
• Ability to leverage IT tools and resources to further the exchange of high-quality know how.

Our Offer

• An exciting role that leaves scope for initiative.
• An exceptional learning experience in a truly international environment, where development is supported by ongoing in-house global and local training.
• Becoming an integral member of our AFIG team, as well as being part of a global network of K&L professionals.
• A top-of-the-market remuneration package and extra-legal benefit schemes.
• Flexible working environment, support in managing expectations and commitments to balance life outside work.

Key skills/competency

• Antitrust Law
• Foreign Investment
• Knowledge Management
• EU Law
• Legal Analysis
• Legal Drafting
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Regulatory Developments
• Cross-border Collaboration