Trade lawyer

Van Bael & Bellis is a leading independent law firm headquartered in Brussels, with a second office in London. We are a truly international firm, both in terms of lawyers and clients. Established 40 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.

Function

As a member of the Brussels Trade team, you will support the trade practice , with a particular focus on WTO law . You will be one of the leading associates on WTO related topics.

In this role, you will assist the team with

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Drafting legal documents, correspondence and memoranda;

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Advising on substantive and procedural aspects of WTO law and EU/international trade law more broadly;

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Representing clients before WTO panels, EU courts and institutions;

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Supporting partners and counsel in ongoing matters and cases;

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Contributing to the development of the practice , including knowledge sharing and client-related initiatives.

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Legal research on EU and international trade law.

Our offer

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You will work closely with partners, counsel and associates in the Trade practice, offering you exposure to a wide range of trade-related matters with a focus on WTO issues;

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You will work in a stimulating and dynamic environment with motivated and enthusiastic colleagues, with direct client exposure, and on high-profile cases in a wide range of sectors;

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You will be in contact with a diverse international client base, offering a variety of matters and the possibility to take initiative and progressively build responsibility;

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You will be trained on the job by experienced lawyers, benefiting from close supervision, mentoring and a steep learning curve;

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You will be offered an attractive remuneration package in accordance with your experience;

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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 genuine respect for work-life balance.