Junior Associate

Description & Requirements

Our Brussels and Antwerp offices are looking for motivated Junior Associates to join us in 2026 or 2027. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your legal career at a global firm, known for its collaborative culture, international reach, and commitment to training and development.

As a Junior Associate you'll work closely with experienced lawyers from day one, gaining hands-on experience from the start. You'll also take part in a structured development programme with dedicated support to help you build legal, professional and commercial skills. 

What can you expect

T****raining and development

We provide a clear learning path for our junior lawyers through: 

• A structured induction and onboarding programme
• Ongoing legal training and skills development
• One-to-one mentoring and feedback 

Day-to-day responsibilities

As a Junior Associate, you'll be involved in a variety of workstreams and client matters depending on your practice group. Your responsibilities may include: 

• Drafting and Reviewing: Helping to prepare contracts, client advice, procedural documents and due diligence reports. 
• Legal Research: Conducting in-depth research on points of Belgian, European or international law. 
• Client Support: Assisting with preparation for pitches, proposals or client meetings and seminars. 
• Cross-boarder Coordination: Working with colleagues across the globe on international matters.

You'll have responsibility, but always with support - whether through formal evaluations, check-ins or mentorship. 

What we're looking for

We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 

• A Master of Law from a Belgian University (by September 2026)
• A strong academic record
• A genuine interest in one or more of our practice areas: 
  • Corporate
  • Banking & Finance
  • Employment
  • Real Estate
  • EU Competition Law
  • Tax
  • Intellectual Property & Technology
  • Dispute Resolution
• Relevant internships and/or extra curricular activities 
• Excellent command of English, with good business knowledge of Dutch and/or French 

How to apply

We welcome direct applications. Please submit: 

• Your CV

• A cover letter (please indicate which practice area(s) you are interested in)

• Your academic transcripts

Please click on the apply icon to begin your application. If you have any questions, please get in touch with our Belgian Recruitment Team: belgianrecruitment@bakermckenzie.com