The Senior Graduate Recruitment Advisor will
take ownership of the full cycle of attraction, selection, and engagement strategy for early talent in our Brussels office. As a key member of the EMEA Early Careers team, the role-holder will, on occasion, support the Amsterdam Recruitment Manager with Experienced Hire and Business Professional recruiting, when needed. This role is instrumental in building a strong, diverse pipeline of future legal talent, enhancing our brand presence across universities, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience aligned with the Firm's global standards.
Main responsibilities:
* Lead the recruitment cycle of trainee/junior associate and intern programmes in Brussels and assist the wider Experienced Hire Recruitment team in Amsterdam, from attraction through to onboarding
* Build and maintain strong relationships with target universities, student associations, and relevant law faculties to enhance campus engagement
* Design and deliver impactful attraction campaigns, including in-person and virtual events, law fairs, presentations, and networking opportunities
* Coordinate the assessment and selection process, including application screening, interviewer training, assessment centres, and feedback management
* Partner closely with local and regional stakeholders to align recruitment goals with strategic headcount targets
* Manage employer branding and digital strategy specific to the local market, while maintaining global brand consistency
* Provide insights and recommendations based on analysing data trends, competitor benchmarking and market knowledge
* Collaborate with the wider Early Careers and Recruitment teams across EMEA to support broader initiatives and global consistency in approach
* Drive innovation in recruitment and candidate engagement, particularly through technology and social media
* Oversee intern and vacation scheme programmes, including planning, delivery and conversion processes
Skills and experience:
* A bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required
* Fluent written and spoken communication skills in English and Dutch; An intermediate level of French is highly desirable
* Proven experience in graduate or early careers recruitment, ideally within professional services or the legal environment
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, including experience advising senior leadership
* Excellent organisational and project management abilities
* Able to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple locations
* Cultural sensitivity and adaptability in a multinational environment
* Passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment and talent development
* A strong understanding of the legal education landscape in Belgium
* Knowledge of the regulatory and cultural nuances impacting early careers in the EMEA region
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Experience with applicant tracking systems
* Able to analyse data to inform recommendations and business decisions
* Familiar with digital recruitment tools and social media platforms
Reports to:
Senior Graduate Recruitment & Development Manager, EMEA
Travel requirements:
Regular travel to university campuses and recruitment events across Belgium and Amsterdam.
Position type:
Regional
D
evelopment framework:
Specialist