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If you believe that boundaries can be broken and a new, bold and dynamic approach can bring success, you will want to get to know more about us!

We recognise the need for forward-thinking, enthusiastic new recruits to ensure the continuing success of our business. "People are key to our success and it's through recruiting the right people that we will continue on a successful path," says Bob Martens, Managing Partner for Belgium. "That's why we're constantly looking for the best and brightest people - people who make things happen, not just for the business but for themselves too."

Our plans for further expansion have put us on track to achieve our vision to make us the leading global business law firm. Our targets are ambitious and we recognise that we can only achieve these through the efforts of our people and a world-class team.

Whether you are a qualified lawyer looking to make a lateral move, a graduate about to embark on your career in law, or would like to work for us in any number of the many business support roles we have, we believe we can offer unsurpassed career opportunities. We are interested in meeting people who are open, down-to-earth, pragmatic, friendly and responsive.

What makes us a workplace of choice?

Bob Martens comments: "If we ask people why they have chosen to work here, they always say that it is because we are one of the most successful and fastest-growing legal practices, not only in Belgium but internationally. It is not only our great reputation but also the fantastic working atmosphere here that helps us to attract and retain people" says Bob. "People who join us find a dynamic environment with everyone working together to move forward."

"We are committed to helping our people grow," says Bob Martens, RMP Belgium. "Their success is very much linked to the growth of the practice. We have to grow together to move the business forward." Many people comment on the welcoming atmosphere in both Brussels and Antwerp. "It's a very social, open environment here," says Bob. "There is a great emphasis on teamwork and people really enjoy working here. People are respected and they feel appreciated."

"People are crucial to our business because they provide us with our differentiation in the marketplace," says Sir Nigel Knowles, Joint Chief Executive Officer. "What makes us different is that we have a 'one team' approach," says Sir Nigel. "Everybody is a professional and everyone contributes." For the fourth year running we have been named one of the best companies to work for in the UK (based on a survey related to the work environment, HR policies, workplace practices and company culture). We were also highly ranked in a list of "100 Best Companies to Work for in the EU" published in The Sunday Times in March 2004. We were the first international legal practice ever to receive the prestigious HR Excellence Award for our learning and development strategy.

At DLA Piper, mutual respect, responsibility and team work are key to developing careers and building the reputation of the practice and everybody in it.

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Opportunities

• Finance & Projects is looking for motivated lawyers with 1 to 6 years experience in corporate law or financial law.
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• The Employment, Pensions & Benefits department in Brussels is looking for a motivated French-speaking lawyer with 2 to 3 years of relevant experience.
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• The Commercial law department in Antwerp is looking for a motivated lawyer with 3 to 5 years of experience.
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• Regulatory is looking for a junior lawyer with 1 to 3 years experience.
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• Litigation and Regulatory is looking for a junior lawyer (0 to 1 year experience) in the field of environmental law.
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• Motivated lawyer-trainees ('stagiaires'), who have successfully obtained/will soon obtain a Belgian Masters degree in Law.
• Preferably you have been enrolled in an additional formation/MaMa in the field of law and you have built up your professional experience in, have obtained an LL.M. or you have studied/lived or worked in a English native speakers’ environment.
• You are proactive and a team player.
• Very good language skills: Dutch, French and English
• Positions available in most of our practice groups (fields of law: Corporate, Commercial/IP/IT, Litigation, Environmental and Construction, Real Estate, Administrative Law, Finance and Banking, Employment, etc).
• Based in our Antwerp and Brussels offices.
• Offer:
  - A unique and challenging position in a top-tier and truly international firm
  - You will have the unique opportunity to work with top lawyers on interesting files and cases
  - A rewarding and international working environment
  - Participation in the Lawyer Induction programme (scheduled to take place 11 - 15 August 2008).

Contact us

For more information on career opportunities in Brussels and Antwerp, do not hesitate to contact us. You can also directly apply by submitting your resume and cover letter:

By email: belgiumcareers@dlapiper.com

By post: HR corporate team
DLA Piper UK LLP
Avenue Louise 106
1050 Brussels

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