Bird & Bird's firmly established
corporate & commercial team wishes to recruit an associate with
2 to 6 years of experience in Brussels.
The Brussels' corporate &
commercial team
Our Brussels-based corporate &
commercial team advises on all forms of corporate & commercial
transactions, structures, issues and disputes, both within Belgium
and internationally. The assistance we provide to our clients
maximises the value of technology and innovation and allows us to
bring a commercial outlook and market perspective from the beginning
of the relationship.
Our team represents a variety of
clients, from SME's to large multinationals and as a result we
regularly advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters. Bird &
Bird has 31 officesacross 22 countries in Europe, the Middle East,
North America and the Asia-Pacific Region which our corporate &
commercial team regularly liaises with in order to advise clients on
all international aspects.
The commercial and dispute resolution
side of our practice has grown significantly over the last few years
and we are looking at recruiting a dynamic associate, with some
level of experience and mainly interested in working and further developing that
part of our practice.
What you'll do
You'll provide advice and assistance in the core
areas of the practice:
Commercial contracts (distribution,
manufacturing, …) and related risks (liabilities, warranties,
insolvency, …);
Real estate (sale and purchase
transactions, lease agreements, superficie agreements, …); and
Dispute resolution, out-of-court
but also in court proceedings (as well as arbitration), in
relation to all of the above.
You can count on the firm's support to:
Provide legal services to a variety
of domestic and international, large and smaller clients through
challenging, cutting-edge work;
Have direct client contact from day one;
Work with experienced
professionals, who are true experts in their field, and be
encouraged to further develop your legal, business and
interpersonal skills through continuous training and mentoring;
Be actively involved in marketing
and business development initiatives;
Develop an in-depth understanding
of Bird & Bird's key sectors, mainly in high-tech and
regulated industries;
Receive an attractive remuneration
package; and
Take part in various social
activities and events of our Brussels office and internationally.
Your skills
We are open to an associate who has a
first experience as junior associate to someone with up to 6 years
of relevant experience. We are looking for someone with:
Mothertongue level of French with
an excellent command of Dutch and English;
A strong academic background in
Belgium, additional studies abroad are an asset;
Strong analytical, reasoning and
writing skills;
Committed to delivering
high-quality work;
A good team player, fitting in well
with our open, entrepreneurial culture; and
Readiness to also help out on the
corporate side in case of need.
Bird & Bird has an open, friendly
and inclusive working environment and is an equal opportunities employer.
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.. We support an agile working environment
and are happy to discuss flexible working.
Take the next step
If you think you are the right fit,
apply here or send your cv, motivation letter and transcripts to brurecruitment@twobirds.com.
If you have any questions or would
like more information, please contact our HR manager Anneke Vermeir
on 02 282 60 57. She will be happy to answer any queries.
