Associate | Corporate & International Tax

confidential; Brussel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Direct client contact

Training & development

Open entrepreneurial culture

Job summary

Confidential Brussels office seeks a Belgian-qualified lawyer to join the Corporate & International Tax group. You will advise on direct taxation for Belgian and cross-border clients, maintaining direct client contact and tailoring guidance to client needs.

You hold a Law degree with strong academics; an LL.M. or equivalent is an asset. You are fluent in French or Dutch with good English; ambition to develop in an international environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Belgian-qualified lawyer with circa 2 years of professional experience in Corporate Tax and International Tax.
• Law degree with strong academic results; LL.M. or equivalent is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work on Corporate Tax and International Tax matters for Belgian and international clients.
• Advise clients from private and public sectors on tax matters.
• Maintain direct contact with clients and tailor advice to their needs and expectations.
• Contribute to business development and internal firm initiatives.

Skills

Corporate tax

International tax

Direct taxation

Education

Law degree

LL.M. or equivalent

Job description

About the firm

Our client is an international law firm bringing together lawyers and professionals from different jurisdictions. Its Brussels office advises local and international clients across a broad range of legal practices.

The Tax team focuses on direct taxation and works with both private and corporate clients on Belgian and cross-border matters. The practice advises clients from the public and private sectors, including global and domestic companies, trade associations and governments.

What's in it for you

• Work on Belgian and cross-border tax matters while collaborating with colleagues from different jurisdictions.
• Have direct client contact and take on responsibility from the start, with the support of experienced Tax lawyers.
• Develop your legal, business and interpersonal skills through training, direct feedback and involvement in internal initiatives.
• Work alongside colleagues around the world within an open, informal and entrepreneurial culture.

Your responsibilities

• Work on a range of Corporate Tax and International Tax matters.
• Advise clients from both the public and private sectors on their tax matters.
• Assist private and corporate clients with direct taxation issues.
• Work on Belgian law matters for both local and foreign clients.
• Maintain direct contact with clients and provide advice adapted to their needs and expectations.
• Contribute to marketing and business development activities, as well as internal firm programmes.

Let's talk about you

• You are a Belgian-qualified lawyer with approximately 2 years of professional experience in Corporate Tax and International Tax.
• You hold a Law degree with strong academic results; an LL.M. or equivalent qualification is considered an asset.
• You are a native French or Dutch speaker, or perfectly bilingual, and have a working knowledge of English.
• You are able to provide clear and tailored support that takes clients' needs and expectations into account.
• You are interested in developing your career in an international environment and working on Belgian law matters for local and foreign clients.

Interested?

Ready to develop your Corporate & International Tax practice within a global law firm?