A&O Shearman – Associate Employment & Compensation

Reference number: VL/BE/27

In House Legal Counsel Permanent position

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Onze cliënt

Are you a talented employment lawyer ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work on high-profile, complex employment and compensation matters in an international law firm setting?

Our client, A&O Shearman, is seeking an Associate for their Employment & Compensation practice in Brussels. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a global team that works on challenging cases and transactions, with direct exposure to both Belgian and international clients.

A&O Shearman is a leading international law firm with 48 offices in 28 countries, the firm is recognised for its pragmatic, solution-oriented approach, its collaborative culture, and its commitment to professional development. Joining the team means working alongside high-calibre professionals in an environment where expertise, innovation, and collegiality are valued.

The Belgian Employment & Compensation practice is fully integrated into the firm’s global network, handling all aspects of employment, pensions, executive compensation, restructuring, workplace investigations, and collective bargaining, both contentious and non-contentious.

Working at A&O Shearman means being part of a high-performing, collaborative culture with exceptional training, development, and international exposure, and the chance to work alongside some of the most respected legal professionals in the field.

Vacature omschrijving

As an Associate Employment & Compensation you will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Provide advice on a broad spectrum of employment, compensation, and HR-related matters, including complex disputes and sensitive corporate issues.
  • Work on both Belgian and international matters, including cross-border transactions, restructurings, executive compensation, and collective bargaining.
  • Support clients in workplace investigations, pensions, and employee benefits.
  • Collaborate closely with other departments, sharing knowledge and contributing to interdisciplinary projects.
  • Participate in secondments, international assignments, and global team initiatives that broaden your exposure and expertise.

You will have the opportunity to make a real impact, develop a strong client portfolio, and grow within a globally recognised firm.

Profiel

  • Belgian Master in Law with excellent academic results.
  • 2-5 years’ experience in the employment team of a reputable law firm.
  • Excellent command of Dutch and English (spoken and written) and a good command of French.
  • Strong team player, with excellent legal skills, entrepreneurial spirit, and communication abilities.
  • Motivated to work on high-profile, challenging matters in a dynamic, international environment.

Aanbod

  • Join a highly integrated team working on prestigious Belgian and international matters.
  • Be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment in a top-tier global law firm
  • Access to national and international secondments for broader exposure and experience.
  • Extensive training and development programs, including professional, business development, and management skills.
  • Work with dedicated support staff and specialist know-how lawyers.
  • Enjoy hybrid working arrangements and a culture that prioritises well-being and work-life balance.
  • Be recognised and rewarded with an attractive and competitive compensation package.

Over Vialegis

Wij geloven dat we door perfecte matches te creëren tussen juridische professionals en bedrijven, niet alleen carrières kunnen transformeren, maar ook juridische teams kunnen versterken. Dit leidt tot meer succes en voldoening voor zowel kandidaten als klanten. Met een team van gemotiveerde drietalige recruitment partners hebben we al meer dan 1.000 vacatures succesvol ingevuld, met een indrukwekkende succesratio van 98% bij vaste aanwervingen.

Proces

We starten met een persoonlijk gesprek om jou en je ambities goed te leren kennen. Zo krijgen we een duidelijk beeld van je vaardigheden, verwachtingen en toekomstplannen.
Door jouw talenten en wensen te combineren met onze marktkennis vinden we de ideale match. We stellen posities voor die écht bij jou passen.
We stellen je voor aan onze klant en bieden persoonlijke begeleiding en coaching tijdens het hele proces. Zo ben je op elke stap voorbereid.
Ook na je start blijven we betrokken. Met regelmatige debriefings en feedback zorgen we ervoor dat jij een succesvolle en zorgeloze ervaring hebt.
Neem gerust contact op met Camille Baudoncq voor meer informatie.
Camille Baudoncq
Consultant