HR and Legal Recruiting Manager - Brussels - Law Firm

Over deze functie

Our client is a leading international law firm with headquarters in the United States and a strong global presence across key financial and legal markets. The Brussels office operates within a highly integrated international partnership structure and collaborates closely with teams based in London and other European offices.

The firm is recognised for its excellence in legal advisory services and its client-focused approach. The culture is professional, fast-paced, international, and built around high standards of quality, confidentiality, and collaboration.

The Brussels office currently works closely with international HR, Legal Recruiting & Development, Administration, and Payroll stakeholders, mainly based in London. The environment requires professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to work independently while interacting with senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

The position offers the opportunity to become a key point of contact for all HR and lawyer recruitment matters in Brussels, with future growth perspectives as the local team evolves.

Jobomschrijving

Lawyer Recruitment & Development

* Manage recruitment processes for Legal Interns, Legal Researchers, Traineeships, and lateral hires * Coordinate with recruitment agencies and academic institutions, including the College of Europe * Organise and attend university career fairs and recruitment events * Coordinate interviews, including logistics, MS Teams scheduling, meeting rooms, reminders, and feedback collection * Prepare employment offers and obtain internal approvals * Maintain recruitment databases, trackers, and reporting tools * Liaise with Brussels bar associations regarding lawyer admissions * Coordinate pre-employment checks including conflicts, background screening, and relocation support * Manage onboarding and induction processes in collaboration with London teams * Deliver onboarding and welcome sessions for new joiners * Support lawyer training, development, performance reviews, and mid-year review processes * Coordinate immigration matters with external legal counsel * Maintain knowledge of the Belgian legal recruitment market

Offboarding

* Manage employee departure processes and offboarding checklists * Coordinate with HR Operations to ensure proper system and administrative closure

Employee Relations

* Support Directors and senior stakeholders in handling employee relations matters * Provide guidance on HR policies and their application

HR Administration

* Prepare orientation schedules and onboarding documentation * Maintain personnel files and HR records * Draft ad hoc HR correspondence and employment references * Support senior HR and Administration leadership with administrative tasks * Assist on HR-related projects and training coordination

* Competitive salary package * International exposure within a top-tier US law firm * High-visibility position with close interaction with international leadership teams * Structured onboarding with support from London HR and Legal Recruiting teams * Comprehensive benefits package including:

* Medical insurance for employee and dependents * Group insurance and pension plan * Accident and business travel insurance * Seasonal flu vaccination * Onsite breakfast, lunch, and beverages * Transport allowance * 25 days of annual leave * Homeworking possibility on Fridays * 38-hour work week with flexibility required depending on business needs * Long-term growth opportunities as the Brussels office expands