Senior public Law associate - International Law firm
Confidential
View vacancyJoin the Financial Services & Insurance practice of an international law firm.
Focus on complex litigation and dispute resolution within banking, finance and insurance.
Advise and represent Belgian and international financial institutions in contentious matters, including cross-border disputes.
Work in a close-knit team offering early responsibility, direct client exposure and guidance from experienced practitioners.
Banking LitigationInsurance DisputesFinancial ServicesDispute Resolution
You will join a team handling complex disputes involving banks, insurers, financial institutions and other financial services market participants. Your work will primarily focus on litigation and dispute resolution, combining hands-on procedural work with strategic legal advice.
Advise and represent clients in complex disputes relating to banking, financial services and insurance.
Handle litigation proceedings before Belgian courts and participate in arbitration proceedings.
Work on contentious matters involving financial products, banking relationships, insurance coverage, liability and commercial disputes in the financial sector.
Assist clients in regulatory enforcement proceedings and other contentious regulatory matters.
Draft procedural documents, legal opinions, submissions and strategic correspondence.
Analyse complex legal and factual issues and contribute to the development of litigation strategies.
Support clients during investigations, negotiations and settlement discussions.
Coordinate with colleagues across different practice areas and international offices on cross-border matters.
Participate in client meetings, hearings and negotiations, and contribute to knowledge sharing and business development initiatives.
Belgian BarLitigation ExperienceAnalytical Skillsutch, English & French
You hold a Belgian Master’s degree in Law and are admitted to the Belgian Bar.
You have between 1 and 6 years of relevant experience in dispute resolution, commercial litigation, banking and finance litigation, insurance litigation or financial services disputes.
You have a genuine interest in contentious work and enjoy handling complex legal proceedings.
You possess strong analytical skills and are able to translate complex legal and factual issues into clear, well-structured arguments.
You have excellent drafting skills and communicate confidently with clients and colleagues.
You work independently, take initiative and approach matters with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset.
You are a collaborative team player who takes ownership of assigned responsibilities.
You are fluent in Dutch and have excellent command of English and French.
Complex LitigationInternational ExposureEarly ResponsibilityTeam Collaboration
The opportunity to work on complex, high-quality disputes for leading players in the financial services and insurance sectors.
Early responsibility and direct involvement in litigation matters, supported by experienced practitioners.
Exposure to cross-border cases and collaboration with colleagues across an international network.
A close-knit and ambitious team that values collaboration, mentorship and knowledge sharing.
International Law FirmFinancial ServicesInsuranceCollaborative Culture
Our client is an international law firm with a strong presence in Belgium and an extensive international network. Its Financial Services & Insurance practice advises leading banks, insurers, financial institutions, FinTech companies and other market participants on complex contentious and regulatory matters. The team combines in-depth sector knowledge with an international approach to disputes and client service. The firm promotes an inclusive working environment in which collaboration, accessibility and professional development are valued.
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