Job Description

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.

Role purpose

To support our continued growth A&O Shearman LLP Belgium is currently looking for a (junior) associate for our litigation & investigations practice in Brussels or Antwerp.

Our Belgian team consists of 17 lawyers based in our Antwerp/Brussels offices. We advise clients on their most complex and business-critical disputes, combining first-class legal expertise with a pragmatic, commercial approach. We represent multinational corporations, financial institutions, investors and senior executives in a broad range of matters, including commercial litigation, arbitration, corporate disputes, investigations, white-collar crime, regulatory enforcement, restructuring and insolvency proceedings. As part of A&O Shearman’s global disputes platform, our Belgian team seamlessly collaborates with colleagues across jurisdictions to deliver coordinated, strategic solutions to cross-border challenges.

Who we are looking for

• You have obtained a Belgian master’s degree in Law with strong academic results.
• You have 1-4 years’ experience in the litigation department of 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, good communication skills 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.

Application process

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

We invite you to submit your application via the online tool available on our careers website (www.aoshearman.com/careers). Please note that applications submitted by email or via an agency will not be considered.

To support your application, kindly upload your CV and cover letter (in English), as well as your Bachelor’s and Master’s transcripts. Only complete application files can be taken into consideration.

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 HRBelgium@aoshearman.com.