Junior associate tax

A&O Shearman; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Global training programmes

Secondment opportunities

Language training

Hybrid work environment

Barista office & modern workspace

Wellbeing and inclusive culture

Résumé du poste

A&O Shearman is recruiting a junior associate for its tax practice in Brussels. The role focuses on Belgian and cross-border tax matters, including tax structuring, litigation, and risk management. You will work closely with an international team on high-profile transactions.

The position requires a Belgian master’s in law with tax law education and 1–2 years’ experience as a tax lawyer, with strong English and French/Dutch skills. Hybrid working and extensive training are offered.

Qualifications

• Belgian master’s degree in law with outstanding academic results.
• Additional education in tax law required/advantageous.
• Excellent command of English; French and/or Dutch appreciated.

Responsabilités

• Assist domestic and international clients on tax topics, including cross-border matters.
• Engage in tax structuring, litigation, and risk management.
• Collaborate with cross-border teams across A&O Shearman’s network.
• Provide analytical and communication support to senior lawyers on complex matters.

Connaissances

English language

French

Dutch (optional)

Formation

Master's in Law (Belgium) with tax law specialization

Description du poste

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 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 an inclusive environment, 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.

To support our continued growth, A&O Shearman LLP Belgium is looking to recruit junior associate for our tax practice in Brussels.

Our tax lawyers in Belgium assist domestic and international clients on a range of tax topics, often with a cross-border element. This involves not only tax structuring (in the context e.g. of acquisitions, group reorganisations, investment funds etc.), but also tax litigation and tax risk management.

Our practice further offers a comprehensive cross-border capability, in conjunction with A&O Shearman’s other international offices, permitting you to work and grow in a truly international setting.

Who we are looking for

• You obtained a Belgian master’s in law with outstanding academic results and an additional education in tax law.
• You have 1-2 years’ experience as a tax lawyer in a reputable law firm.
• You have an excellent command of English, as well as French and/or Dutch (written and spoken).
• You are a team player with excellent legal capabilities and can work independently at the same time.
• You demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, with a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset.

What we can offer you

• You will join a closely integrated team, working on complex and high-profile Belgian and cross-border matters.
• You will benefit from early responsibility and direct exposure to top-tier clients and transactions.
• We make a long-term commitment to the development of our lawyers, with varied and intellectually stimulating work.
• You will have access to national and international secondment opportunities, allowing you to gain experience in other teams and cultures across the firm.
• We provide dedicated local and global training programmes, including professional skills development and language training.
• You will be supported by specialist know-how lawyers, dedicated business teams and advanced systems.

In addition, we offer a work environment designed to support both performance and wellbeing:

• We provide a modern, purpose-designed office space, with a mix of collaborative areas and quiet working zones.
• We offer technology and infrastructure that support flexible and hybrid working.
• We have an in-house café with a barista.
• We provide access to a gym and optional personal training.
• We organise regular social events and team activities, fostering a strong community culture.
• We support flexible and hybrid working arrangements, depending on business needs and team requirements.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and welcome applications from all eligible candidates.

As part of our recruitment process, and in order to comply with our legal obligations and internal policies, we require successful candidates to undergo a background screening. The screening also involves providing information on your criminal history through a separate private statement. We will only process information that is necessary and relevant to the position you are applying for. Access to this statement will be strictly limited to the local recruitment officer responsible for your application. Your background screening data will be deleted at the latest six months after receipt. Please see our data privacy notice for more details. If you have any questions, feel free to contact [e-mail].