- You obtained a Belgian Master in Law with outstanding academic results;
- You are looking to start your Bar traineeship or already have 1 year of experience in the Corporate/M&A department of a reputable firm;
- You have an excellent command of English, French and/or Dutch (written and spoken);
- You are a team player with excellent legal capabilities, you have an entrepreneurial spirit and good communication skills.
- You will be a part of a well-integrated team that works on high profile Belgian and international matters;
- We offer a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to be a part of a leading international law firm;
- We make a long-term commitment towards our lawyers. We offer a variety of interesting work and the opportunity to work with other departments and in an interdisciplinary way, both in Belgium and internationally;
- You will be a part of a dynamic team, closely involved in both cross-departmental and cross-border transactions and cases, backed up by regular team meetings which enable the team to share relevant experience in an efficient way;
- We run national and international secondment programmes to allow the lawyers to work with other departments, other people and to be exposed to the different cultures that the firm encompasses;
- We offer dedicated local and global training programmes and also organise professional training on communication, IT skills, management and business development skills;
- You will have the support of specialist know-how lawyers and have access to dedicated support staff and support systems.
Junior Associate Mergers - Brussels, België - Allen & Overy
Beschrijving
A&O Shearman is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change, putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work. Our business teams work hand-in-hand with our lawyers, Consultants and other specialist teams, and are ambitious, driven and leaders in their field.
We're on an exciting journey to create an even stronger offering for our clients and our people: A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
With us, you will constantly be learning and growing. We invest in you by offering exceptional professional and personal development – providing training, mentoring and practical support. We offer rewarding careers that are built around your strengths and designed to ensure you can achieve your personal and professional goals, recognising that those may look different for everyone.
We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We're determined to play our part in advancing a workplace where progress is made by harnessing our differences – whatever defines you, we ask you to bring your whole self to work. What truly defines a career at A&O Shearman? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. We provide challenge, support and a place for you to belong. And together we excel, working on meaningful projects of global significance.
Training contract
To sustain its growth, A&O Shearman LLP Belgium is currently looking for Junior Associates to join our Mergers & Acquisitions practice group in Antwerp or Brussels.
The Belgian Mergers & Acquisitions team consists of 30 specialist lawyers based in our Antwerp and Brussels offices. This leading practice offers Belgian and international clients a combination of in-depth knowledge of the local market with the reach and expertise of a global legal practice. The team draws on its considerable expertise across M&A, joint ventures, private equity, equity capital markets, restructurings and advisory work such as corporate governance to provide innovative and cost effective solutions.
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Please upload your application by clicking 'apply for job'. Thank you for adding your CV, cover letter and Bachelor and Master transcripts to support your application. Please do not hesitate to contact Tamara Nouwen ) in case you would need any advice on the application process or if it would be helpful to speak to any of our current trainees.