Job Description
What’s in it for you?
1. The opportunity to handle high-quality international and national cases, with a focus on civil and criminal arbitration and litigation.
2. Real career progression opportunities and the possibility to build your own client base.
3. A boutique structure with plenty of autonomy, direct client relationships and strategic involvement.
4. Strong partner involvement and intensive mentoring.
5. An international dimension with travel opportunities.
6. A small, close-knit team where both your legal and personal development are central.
7. A flexible working environment that encourages academic and scientific activities.
What your future may hold
8. As Mid-level Associate at Vanderstappen-Robert, you will:
9. Work on complex disputes and international arbitration cases, in an environment where quality, autonomy and direct impact are central.
10. Manage cases independently from A to Z (including commercial disputes, restructurings and arbitration proceedings (CEPANI, ICC, FIDIC)).
11. Collaborate directly with leading Belgian and international clients, including C-level executives.
12. Receive personal guidance from three highly experienced partners.
13. Contribute to the further growth of the firm and take on a key role.
Your skillset
14. You hold a Master of Laws degree.
15. You have at least 3 years of experience.
16. You have knowledge of and experience in dispute resolution and a passion for corporate litigation.
17. You are client-oriented, quality-driven, pragmatic and innovative.
18. You are looking for an environment with a high level of autonomy and opportunities for learning and growth.
19. You have an excellent command of Dutch and English. A good knowledge of French is an asset.
Our client
Vanderstappen-Robert is a young and ambitious boutique law firm, founded by Nicolas Vanderstappen and Laurent Robert, both of whom previously worked at an international top-tier firm. The firm specialises in complex dispute resolution and international arbitration.
Vanderstappen-Robert has developed particular expertise in areas such as construction disputes, complex class actions, shareholder disputes and directors’ liability. Through a focused and strategic approach, the team manages high-stakes disputes efficiently, always aiming to achieve the best possible outcome for the client.