Bird & Bird's rapidly growing Competition, Trade and Public
Affairs team in Brussels is looking to recruit an associate with significant experience in EU
trade 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. We support an agile working environment and are happy
to discuss flexible working.
The team and your role
Our Brussels office brings together 65 team members from 10 different
countries. The Brussels Competition, Trade and Public Affairs practice
provides clients with all-round EU law and Public Affairs support in
complex matters.
As a member of our team, you'll focus on helping clients navigate the
complexity of international trade law, particularly when it comes to
high-profile anti-dumping and anti-subsidy procedures, trade
litigation before the EU courts and advisory work for multinational clients.
You may also get involved in competition law work and deal with
high-profile matters in all fields of EU and national competition law
including cartels, abusive conduct, merger control and State aid. The
team also has vast experience in EU litigation and is currently
handling several high-profile assignments before the European
Commission, the European courts and various national authorities.
Experience in competition law is therefore an advantage, but not
required for this role.
What you'll do
You will handle trade cases across a broad range of sectors of industry;
You will work for international clients and enjoy challenging work
from day one;
You will be given responsibility and have direct client contact;
You will be part of a team that enjoys working together, and you
will get training and feedback from experienced colleagues;
You will have an opportunity to develop your legal, business and
interpersonal skills, and build your career within the firm;
You will work in a friendly, inclusive environment;
You will benefit from an agile working environment where you can
balance your time working in the office and at home; and
You will have an opportunity to participate in various social
activities and events of our Brussels office and internationally.
About you
We would like to hear from you if you have:
4 - 8 years' experience
in EU trade law with a proven track record of heaving dealt with
several EU anti-dumping/anti-subsidy cases; experience in
competition law is an advantage;
Obtained excellent results during your studies in EU trade law, an LL.M. is an advantage;
An excellent command of English, both orally and in writing;
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail as well as the
ability to provide clear, precise and practical advice that helps
clients in their day-to-day business;
A strong appetite for business development activities; and
An interest in working in a team environment with an open,
informal and entrepreneurial culture.
Take the next step
If you think you are the right fit for our team in Brussels, please
send your CV, motivation letter and transcripts to brurecruitment@twobirds.com.
