Associate Litigation - 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.

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.

We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we're working hard to create an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work. We know that to excel, we must nurture an environment where our people feel they belong.

Role purpose
To sustain its growth, A&O Shearman LLP Belgium is currently looking for an Associate for our Litigation & Investigationspractice in Brussels or Antwerp.

Consisting of 17 specialist lawyers, A&O Shearman's premier practice handles litigation matters across the spectrum of commercial litigation, white-collar crime, corporate and post-closing litigation, restructuring, energy, financial and insurance litigation and (domestic and international) arbitration.

Who we are looking for

You obtained a Belgian Master in Law;

You have 3 to 5 years of experience in the litigation department of a reputable firm and have a broad experience in this field;

You have excellent command of English, French as well as Dutch (written and spoken);

You are a team player with excellent legal capabilities, you have an entrepreneurial spirit as well as good communication skills and you have a dedication to create value for our clients.

Rewards & Benefits

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.

Application process
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.