European Business Law – Trainee/paralegal - Brussels...

GA is an elite global law firm serving leading companies and financial organizations, both private and public, as well as European Institutions and International Organisations. Our history at the helm of an international alliance places us perfectly to assist and offer advice to our clients with an innovative approach.

With lawyers operating from more than 65 locations, working in many countries around the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full services practice competing with the top players in the market. GA, in addition to being an important player in the European market, is attentive to the professional and personal growth of its professionals. Indeed, it offers the opportunity of working with highly qualified professionals, ensuring fast and rewarding paths of professional development.

Position Summary:

GA is seeking for a trainee/paralegal/ junior attorney with a broad albeit pointed interest in European Law Business Law, ideally with professional experience in European Business law. Additional experience in certain areas of EU regulatory law would be an asset.

As well as possessing excellent academic credentials and legal knowledge, you are also business-minded, with a solid grasp of the market and an enthusiasm for meeting of current challenges for the national, European and international market.

Excellent oral and written communication skills will be major assets - enabling you to negotiate effectively, and to seamlessly manage the flow of information between practice groups, clients and stakeholders. Regularly working in large, international and multidisciplinary teams, you should also demonstrate a collaborative approach and an ease interacting with a wide range of legal and business professionals. Proactive and self-motivated, you should be eager to take ownership of your work product and demonstrate the skill, talent and commitment to deliver outstanding results.

THE JUNIOR LAWYER PRACTICE AREAS COVERS:

In addition to having a perfect command of English, knowledge of additional EU-spoken languages, is an asset. The candidate should also have experience in some of the following areas:

• European business law
• European Law (the fundamental freedoms of the internal market, EU institutional framework, legislative process, etc.)
• Antitrust law
• Regulatory law
• Commercial law and relations with third countries
• Banking law
• Drafting and review of in-court and out-of-court documents for public and private clients

Key Requirements:

• Excellent academic credentials from university, a LLM is plus;
• Experience within a top tier firm is a plus;
• Knowledge of European functioning of legal matters;
• Business development and networking attitude and organizational skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties and Accountabilities:

You will part of the EU law team in supporting private and public clients worldwide. The EU/Belgian law team, inter alia, regularly assists EU institutions and agencies in shaping future European legislation as well as in the proper implementation of existing European regulations, at national level in the 27 EU Member States. You will also assist and represent clients in matters of Belgian law, whether of a transactional, contractual or contentious nature.

Your main duties will be:

• Screening new opportunities funded by the EU Institutions
• Supporting the process of consortium building
• Research and in depth analysis regarding EU Law

We offer high-quality, internationally oriented work on the most challenging issues, a competitive career path, and the opportunity to work as part of a truly global organization. GA also offers and ensures a competitive work environment geared toward inclusion and diversity fostering a professional setting where gender equality is fully respected and where every individual, regardless of gender identity, finds a workplace free from discrimination and committed to equal opportunities.