Bird & Bird is an international law firm which supports organisations being changed by technology and the digital world. We have over 1,400 lawyers, in 31 offices and 22 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and North America. To learn more, visit www.twobirds.com .

Our Brussels office brings together 65 team members from 10 different countries.

Bird & Bird's firmly established tax practice is looking to recruit a junior associate with 1 to 3 years of experience in Brussels.

About the team

Our Brussels-based tax team advises on all the full range of business-related tax matters, both within Belgium and internationally, with a focus on specific industries including Life Sciences, Media and Tech & Comms. The Brussels team is particularly known for its expertise in IP, R&D and innovation related tax matters.

Our team represents a variety of clients, from SMEs to large multinationals. As a result, we regularly advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters. Our tax team regularly works with colleagues around the world to advise clients on all international aspects.

The tax disputes side of our practice has grown significantly. In addition, a tax disputes partner recently joined our team, expanding this part of our practice even further.

In view of supporting both the tax advisory and the tax disputes side of our practice, we are looking to recruit two dynamic associates, with some initial experience and interested in further developing our tax practice.

How will you make your mark

By providing advice and assistance in the core areas of the practice:

• R&D and innovation tax incentives;
• Cross-border and domestic royalty taxation matters, including copyright remuneration cases;
• Crypto-currency related queries;
• Non-profit related tax matters (such VAT and permanent establishment queries);
• Tax disputes and litigation, mainly in respect of the above;
• As well as general tax work in collaboration with other departments, such as employee incentives, M&A transactions, (aircraft and general) finance transactions, general anti-abuse rule opinions for insurance transactions, …

You can count on the firm's support to

• Provide legal services to a variety of domestic and international, large and smaller clients through challenging, cutting-edge work ‎ ;
• Have direct client contact from day one;
• Work with experienced professionals who are true experts in their field and be encouraged to further develop your legal, business and interpersonal skills through continuous training and mentoring;
• Be actively involved in marketing and business development initiatives in a truly international firm;
• Develop an in-depth understanding of Bird & Bird's key sectors, mainly in high-tech and regulated industries;

How to get your foot in the door

We are open to candidates who will start their career in law after Summer or have upto three years of relevant experience. To make it to the interview stage, we are looking for someone with:

• An excellent command of English and French, both orally and in writing is essential, as well as a good command of Dutch;
• A strong academic background in Belgium, an LL.M. in Tax law is an advantage;
• Strong analytical, reasoning and writing skills;
• Committed to delivering high-quality work; and
• A good team player, fitting in well with our open, entrepreneurial culture.

About Bird & Bird

Bird & Bird is committed to maintaining an inclusive working environment and we are an equal opportunities employer. We will actively support and supervise your professional development. For those with the necessary energy and ability, we will ensure that the firm is a first-class platform on which you can develop into an industry leader.

Take the next step

If you think you are the right fit for our Tax team in Brussels, apply on this website or send your cv, motivation letter and transcripts to brurecruitment@twobirds.com .

Learn more about our firm at www.twobirds.com . You can find the latest updates from our team on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/bird-&-bird-llp/

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our HR manager Anneke Vermeir on 02 282 60 57. She will be happy to answer any queries.