Junior Associate IP, IT & Data Protection

Junior Associate IP, IT & Data Protection
Region: Brussels
Required experience: None
Environment: Law Firm
Ref: LexGO02/01
Contract: Self-employed (Full-time)
Lawyer (Bar) Intellectual property Data protection & privacy Technology, Media, Telecommunications Remote friendly
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Company description

Liedekerke is one of Belgium’s foremost business law firms. Based in Brussels, with a London representative office since November 2007, and independent since its creation in 1965, the firm has established an international reputation upon a unique experience and unchallenged expertise, which it has acquired in all areas of business law.

The Corporate & Finance practice group provides clients with practical and business-oriented solutions in all corporate and M&A matters, including capital markets, corporate governance, reorganizations, private equity and venture capital, joint ventures, and corporate litigation.  

The firm’s clients represent the full spectrum of corporate entities, ranging from sovereigns and public authorities to start-ups, multinational corporations, private equity and venture capital sponsors, family offices, senior managers, non-profit organizations, foundations, and leading Belgian companies.

As one of the largest Corporate & Finance teams in Belgium, the attorneys leverage their combined expertise to efficiently address clients’ corporate and M&A needs, both domestically and internationally. For cross-border transactions, they collaborate daily with top-tier foreign law firms.

More about Liedekerke

Your role

As a lawyer in our IP, IT & Data Protection team, you will handle a wide range of cases at both national and international levels. Your role will include providing expert advice, representing clients in litigation, and supporting transactional work in collaboration with other practices within the firm.

We are currently looking for a Dutch-speaking starter or junior lawyer with a strong interest in Intellectual Property, IT and Data Protection law.

What we offer

Here’s what you can look forward to as a lawyer in the team:

  • work on challenging and varied cases in intellectual property, IT and data protection;
  • thrive in a multilingual, open, and stimulating environment;
  • enjoy direct client contact from day one;
  • benefit from professional training in areas like language skills, IT tools, and communication techniques;
  • experience a true commitment to your growth, with continuous know-how sharing and tailored development paths;
  • enjoy an attractive compensation and benefits package that match your ambition;
  • embrace efficient and green mobility with our offices conveniently located near Brussels and Antwerp Central Station.
  • join a friendly and collaborative atmosphere focused on excellence, teamwork, and innovation;
  • be part of a supportive team of experienced professionals ready to help you succeed.

What we expect?

Our new colleague:

  • has a native-level proficiency in Dutch and excellent command of English. A solid knowledge of French is a plus.
  • is eager to start the bar internship in fall 2025 or has up to 2 years of experience and ready to dive into challenging files.
  • has an excellent academic track record and/or an additional LLM in intellectual property and/or data protection.
  • is passionate about the legal aspects of innovation and creation, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a solution-focused approach.
  • dynamic, driven, and motivated team player with a client-oriented, proactive mindset.

Practical information

Start date: Fall 2025
Location: Brussels

Are you ready to start an exciting career at Liedekerke?

Apply now via our website by submitting your CV, cover letter, and transcripts from each university year.

An HR colleague will contact you for a brief screening (by phone or Teams), followed by a formal interview with partners and/or team members if selected.

About the team

Our IP/IT/Data Protection team consists of 7 attorneys-at-law and advises high profile Belgian and international entities in national and international cases, whether it is advisory, litigation or transactional work (in support of the firm other practices).

Our clients operate in a large variety of sectors such as media, mobility, entertainment and consumer goods.

We are eager to team-up with top-notch lawyers and are currently looking to strengthen our IP/IT/ Data Protection team with a young and talented attorney-at-law.

Our IP, IT, Team is one of a kind in Belgium. By seamlessly combining these intertwined legal areas, our attorneys can quickly address our clients’ needs in innovative legal areas, whether these arise in Belgium or abroad.

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