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Job Title
Associate in Corporate and Commercial law
Role
Associate / Lawyer
Expertise
Commercial
Job Location
Brussels
Description
Bird & Bird is an
international law firm which supports organisations being changed by technologyand the digital world. We have
over 1,400 lawyers, in 31 offices and 22 countries across Europe,the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and
North America. To learn more, visit www.twobirds.com.
Our Brussels office brings together
65 team members from 10 different countries.
Bird & Bird's firmly
established corporate & commercial practice is looking to
recruit an associate with 2 to 6 years of experience in Brussels.
About the team
Our Brussels-based corporate &
commercial team advises on all forms of corporate & commercial
agreements, 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 SMEs to large multinationals. As a result, we
regularly advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters. Our
corporate & commercial team regularly work with colleagues
around the world to advise clients on all international aspects.
The commercial side of our
practice has grown significantly over the last few years, and we are
looking to recruit a dynamic associate, with some initial experience
and mainly interested in working and further developing that part of
our practice.
How will you make your mark?
By providing advice and assistance
in the core areas of the practice:
Litigation and arbitration in
respect of the above;
As well as corporate
transactions, structures, governance, finance, insolvency,
liabilities, … (optional).
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 in a truly
international firm;
Develop an in-depth
understanding of Bird & Bird's key sectors, mainly in
high-tech and regulated industries;
How to get your foot in the door
We are open to an associate who
has a first experience as a junior associate to someone with up to 6
years of relevant experience. To make it to the interview stage, we
are looking for someone with:
An excellent command of English
and French and a very good command of Dutch;
A strong academic background in
Belgium, additional studies abroad are an asset;
Strong analytical, reasoning and
writing skills;
Committed to delivering
high-quality work; and
A good team player, fitting in
well with our open, entrepreneurial culture.
Take the next step
If you think you are the right fit
for our Corporate team in Brussels, 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.