Who is Osborne Clarke?
Osborne Clarke is an international full-service law firm with 25 offices in 13 different countries, spread over three continents with more than 1600 lawyers and employees. Osborne Clarke Belgium was opened in 2013 by partners from the top of the (inter)national legal profession. The Belgian office is located in Bastion Tower in central Brussels. Osborne Clarke Belgium currently counts more than thirty Belgian lawyers.
What sets us apart? It’s our future focus. And it’s our culture.
Our clients tell us time and time again that we’re approachable, knowledgeable and straightforward. They say it’s a big part of what they like about us, and why they’d choose us again. They know we deliver on client service and sector-based knowledge. But they also know we do all we can to give them the right advice today to help them succeed tomorrow.
Being future focused is part of who we are. It’s our unique culture that has helped us step away from stuffy stereotypes, be brave enough to break the mould and courageous enough to seek out new ways of delivering value, expertise and insights to our clients. Our culture ensures a great working environment that attracts top talent.
Who is Osborne Clarke Brussels looking for?
We are looking for an associate with 1-4 years of experience to join our Commercial team immediately. The ideal candidate will have the relevant experience and be accustomed to handling contractual matters. You will have the opportunity to sharpen your legal skills by supporting our clients in a variety of complex and challenging matters. A great part of what we do is driven by our ability to focus on, understand and get involved in the sectors where our clients do business.
You will work within the Commercial team under the supervision of partners and more senior associates and will support our wide range of clients in the Retail sector. You will be in charge of matters, have direct contact with clients and expand your experience in contractual, advisory and litigation work. You will be part of an international group of lawyers with experts across the major European jurisdictions. You will be challenged, have a range of responsibilities, learn a lot and get a sense of what it means to be a sector-focussed, future-proof lawyer.
We are looking for someone who:
• has experience in commercial (distribution) law or is willing to invest in this area
• is a true team player, with an international mind-set;
• is eager to learn, innovative and dares to think outside the box;
• is fluent in French with excellent English and Dutch;
• has a Master's degree in law with good academic results; an LLM in international business law is a plus;
• has good oral and written communications skills;
• down to earth and is fun to work with.
What can Osborne Clarke Brussels offer to you?
Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world. We offer you the opportunity to work with our team and advise a variety of (international) clients ranging from start-ups, growth-stage and multinational companies and entrepreneurs.
It is in our DNA within Osborne Clarke to adopt a pragmatic, client focus and proactive approach when responding to our clients' needs. A lawyer at Osborne Clarke always delivers concrete and out-of-the-box solutions in line with today's and tomorrow's developments. We also work very closely with our colleagues in other jurisdictions.
We’re looking for the sharpest minds and the brightest talent to work with some of the best-known brands and businesses in the world. In return, you’ll be given the chance to shine. We give people the opportunity to contribute from the outset, with class-leading support and guidance every step of the way. Regardless of role or responsibility, we make sure that everybody has the chance to make an impact and bring something to the table.
At Osborne Clarke, we are known for our open and inclusive culture. We believe that by investing in the diversity and wellbeing of our people, we create an environment where everyone can thrive to be the best they can be. This means recognising that our people have lives and commitments outside of work. We have invested in connected working for our people and we will accommodate flexible working for all our roles.
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