Associate – International Trade & Customs (Brussels)

Associate – International Trade & Customs

Van Bael & Bellis on Avenue Louise in Brussels is seeking an Associate for its internationally recognized Trade and Customs practice. The firm has been a pioneer in EU trade law, advising on anti-dumping investigations, countervailing duties, safeguard measures, and WTO dispute settlement.

Brussels is the seat of EU trade policy-making and the ideal location for a career in international trade law. You will advise importers, exporters, and industry associations on EU trade defence proceedings before DG Trade of the European Commission.

What You Will Do

• Advise on EU anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations before DG Trade
• Represent clients in trade defence proceedings including questionnaire responses and hearings
• Advise on EU customs classification, valuation, and origin rules under the Union Customs Code
• Support WTO dispute settlement proceedings and monitor WTO Appellate Body jurisprudence
• Advise on EU sanctions and export control compliance

• Manage trade defence proceedings from initiation through final determination
• Draft legal submissions and questionnaire responses for anti-dumping investigations
• Advise on customs compliance and supply chain legal structuring
• Monitor EU trade policy developments including FTA negotiations
• Contribute to the firm's trade law publications and client seminars

• Belgian Bar admission or equivalent EU qualification
• Master in Law; LL.M. in International Trade Law or EU Law preferred
• 3-6 years of experience in EU trade law, customs, or international economic law
• Knowledge of EU trade defence instruments, Union Customs Code, and WTO law
• Fluent in English; French or Dutch is an advantage
• Experience with EU institutions and DG Trade procedures