Bird & Bird's rapidly growing Food Regulatory team in Brussels is
looking to recruit an experienced associate with experience in product
regulations and food law.
The firm
Bird & Bird opens up a world of possibilities for lawyers. Here
you can advise major enterprises and high-growth businesses on matters
that are often transformative in nature, and alongside people who are
truly collegiate in the way they work with everyone at Bird &
Bird. We are one international firm, where over 70% of our work
involves teams from across our firm. And that is only going to
increase. It is this common purpose and shared approach that makes
Bird & Bird an inspiring and collaborative place to work.
Our promise
Bird & Bird is committed to maintaining an inclusive working
environment and we are an equal opportunities employer. We will
actively support and supervise your professional development. For
those with the necessary energy and ability, we will ensure that the
firm is a first-class platform on which you can develop into an
industry leader.
The team and your role
Our Brussels-based Food Regulatory team, part of our Regulatory,
Public and Administrative law team, advises food & beverage
companies on all economic regulations relevant to their business, both
within Belgium and internationally. The assistance we provide to our
food & beverage clients covers the full lifecycle of the products;
we guide them from the early stages of research and development to
handling food crisis management issues, and from product formulation
to labelling and marketing questions. The team has a strong focus on
innovation, and notably advises on novel food products and bio-based
applications, as well as on emerging foodtech solutions.
The team also advises on other categories of consumer products
regulations, including cosmetic products, textiles, household
detergents and chemicals to name a few.
The range of work the team is entrusted with spans from day-to-day
advice and guidance to pre-contentious and contentious work in
connection with product compliance and consumer protection.
What you'll do
You will provide advice and assistance in the core areas of the
practice:
Product compliance with product regulations in respect of
product formulation, labelling and advertising;
B2B and B2C laws and regulations relevant to the trade of
consumer products, including the contractual aspects;
Legal support in relation to product development and market
entry strategies, including assistance with respect to product
authorisation processes.
Take on responsibility from day one, enjoying challenging work
with innovative clients;
Handle complex national and cross-border matters‎, with a focus on
advisory work;
Build your career in the firm, developing your legal, business and
interpersonal skills through training, close collaboration with and
feedback from leading practitioners;
Be actively involved in marketing and business development
initiatives in a truly international firm;
Take part in various social activities and events of our Brussels
office and internationally.
About you
You have up to 5 years' experience as a lawyer with a strong focus on
public economic law. Exposure to public, administrative or business
law or experience in regulated industries (food, cosmetics,
pharmaceuticals, chemicals) are an advantage.
We expect you to have a law degree that's backed up by strong
academic results. A postgraduate in public and administrative law or
EU law is an advantage. You are a member of the Brussels Bar or you
fulfil the requirements to become a member of the Brussels Bar.
You are fluent in English and French/Dutch, with a good command of
the other national language.
You have strong writing and analytical skills that allow you to
identify key issues. You are ready to roll up your sleeves together
with our team around the globe, eager to grasp the latest innovations
our clients developed and deliver the high-quality work they expect.
You have a strong appetite for business development activities to
further develop the Food Regulatory practice.
Take the next step
If you think you are the right fit for our Food Regulatory team in
Brussels, send your cv, motivation letter and transcripts to bruregrecruitment@twobirds.com.
