Employee Relations Partner - Legal Counsel jobs at Fortinet in Belgium, Brussels

You will report directly to the Manager of Employee Relations for EMEA based in France and work closely with cross-functional teams on HR-related legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and coach HR professionals, managers, and employees on performance management, compliance issues, conflict resolution, investigations, and terminations.
• Partner with managers and external legal counsel to resolve employee litigation and complex employment disputes.
• Lead the employment law aspects of strategic HR projects, including policy reviews, employee conversions, and new entity setups.
• Review and update employment-related documents (contracts, job offers, etc.) to ensure compliance with local regulations and best practices across EMEA.
• Stay updated on employment laws, DEI regulations, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and regulatory requirements.
• Support Health and Safety activities related to HR.
• Participate in M&A projects, providing legal insights on employment matters.
• Assist in managing relationships with employee representatives and contribute to social dialogue.
• Provide legal support for HR/employment law aspects of RFPs.

Required Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in employment law within an international context, ideally within the EMEA region.
• Strong experience managing social relations and leading meetings with staff representatives.
• Bilingual in English and Dutch (French is a plus).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing needs.

Education & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Employment Law or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of Belgian Employment Law is a plus.