Attorney, Digital & Data Protection

To reinforce our team in Brussels, we are looking for an attorney who is passionate about data protection law and digitalisation.

Are you triggered by the idea of joining one of Belgium’s most reputed law firms? Do you want to work in a challenging environment with a unique atmosphere? Then you might be the perfect match for Eubelius.

The data and digital team of Eubelius is a young team focusing on data and digital legislation. We serve a variety of clientele in the private and public sector. Our work is very diverse and mainly includes:

• assisting clients in strategizing data projects;
• data litigation before the regular courts and data protection authorities;
• data and cyber incident response;
• providing advice on new data legislation, data sharing, cloud, trust services (eSignature, eArchiving, …), ….;
• contract drafting.

We often work in multidisciplinary teams with our colleagues in corporate law, public law, social law etc.

Job description

As a Digital & data protection attorney, you will, among other responsibilities:

• help defining the strategy and prepare the work in all the matters described above.
• follow-up on new data legislation: DMA, DSA, DGA, DA, AIA, NIS2, CRA etc. are no strangers to you.
• build excellent client relationships.
• help manage and develop the team.
• support the growth ambitions of the team.

Profile

We are looking for a candidate:

• with a Belgian law degree which shows evidence of strong academic results.
• with relevant experience in data protection and new technologies (3-6y), and strong expertise in GDPR and other privacy and fundamental rights related legislation.
• who is fluent in Dutch and who has an excellent knowledge (both written and verbal) of French and English.
• with an entrepreneurial spirit who is driven by a willingness to progress.
• with strong self-organisation skills, a can-do mentality and positive energy.
• who is not afraid to take on responsibility, a real team player and a strong communicator.

About us

Eubelius is Belgium’s largest independent law firm with offices in Brussels, Kortrijk and Antwerp.

With 25 partners, 18 (senior) counsels and more than 100 associates, we offer unique expertise and experience in all areas of Belgian and European Business law.

A significant proportion of our work is cross-border and we have privileged relationships with outstanding independent law firms in many foreign jurisdictions.

Our client base is truly diverse, ranging from Fortune 500 multinationals to local entrepreneurs, a large number of companies with public law status and numerous Belgian companies which are part of large international groups.

In addition, Eubelius attaches great importance to corporate social responsibility. Since 2010 we have been making serious efforts to develop our policy on CSR and we try to involve everyone in the firm, both employees and attorneys, in this process.

Focusing on good health and well-being we encourage regular breaks for physical exercise during the working day (yoga sessions at lunchtime, advanced running and gym facilities sponsored by Eubelius).

Eubelius cares about the environment and is aware of the environmental impact of its activities. We engage in several activities and initiatives to support our natural environment. In 2022 Eubelius achieved a second star for Ecodynamic Enterprise label.

What we offer

Eubelius offers a warm and challenging environment with ample training opportunities.

As described above, several initiatives exist to both encourage your own growth and contribute to a better society. This is how we try to continue to build on our unique atmosphere.

We also offer competitive remuneration and stimulate personal growth.