Allen & Overy 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 culture is one of high-performance and we have high expectations of one another, in everything we do. Being a proud team player is essential. We work together, listen and learn from one another and achieve results we could never achieve on our own. When you join our team, you’ll become part of a flexible, inclusive environment underpinned by openness and consistent support for one another. At A&O, you’re not only valued for what you do, but for who you are. 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, Allen & Overy Belgium is currently looking for an Associate in its Employment & Benefits practice group. Our Belgian labour law team works with clients to meet the challenges of the modern workplace with a forward-thinking approach. We cover all aspects of HR, pension and compensation policies, taking into account relevant issues such as labour law, social security, tax and EU provisions. We give innovative employment, incentives and pensions advice and develop creative strategies and solutions to HR-related issues relevant to each organisation. We litigate for our clients and handle transactions for them in the HR arena (closures, collective lay-offs, outsourcing, pension plan bargaining, incentives plans). Who we are looking for You obtained a Belgian Master in Law with outstanding academic results; You have 2-4 years of experience in the employment team of a reputable firm; You have an excellent command of English, Dutch and French (written and spoken); You are a team player with excellent legal capabilities, entrepreneurial spirit and good communication skills. 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 to www.allenovery.com/careers. Thank you for adding your CV, cover letter and Bachelor and Master transcripts to support your application.