Personal Assistant - Intellectual Property/IT Department
Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change, putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work. Our business teams work hand-in-hand with our lawyers, Consultants and other specialist teams, and are ambitious, driven and leaders in their field.
With us, you will constantly be learning and growing. We invest in you by offering exceptional professional and personal development – providing training, mentoring and practical support. We offer rewarding careers that are built around your strengths and designed to ensure you can achieve your personal and professional goals, recognising that those may look different for everyone.
We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We’re determined to play our part in advancing a workplace where progress is made by harnessing our differences – whatever defines you, we ask you to bring your whole self to work. What truly defines a career at Allen & Overy? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. We provide challenge, support and a place for you to belong. And together we excel, working on meaningful projects of global significance.
Role purpose
We are looking for a full-time personal assistant (37.5 hours/week) to provide vital support to a small and dynamic team of IP and tech lawyers in the Brussels office of one of the world’s leading law firms. The department focuses on dealing with legal questions at the intersection of law and technology.
You will interact and cooperate with highly qualified lawyers in a demanding and collegial working environment, allowing them to focus on their legal work. This is a great opportunity for an energetic and ambitious professional who is willing to make a substantial contribution to the success of the team and the firm in a multilingual, sophisticated and rewarding working environment.
Role and responsibilities
You will be the lawyers' first port of call and their “rock” for a wide variety of queries and requests, and as such, your role involves a multitude of tasks:
Who we are looking for
Rewards & Benefits
We believe our positive, team-oriented culture sets us apart. You will be embraced by a diverse, open-minded, talented, multicultural team challenging you to bring out the best version of yourself. The focus will be on your personal and professional development.In addition, we offer a highly competitive remuneration package in line with your qualifications and experience (including luncheon vouchers, an employee assistance programme (EAP), the opportunity for personal and professional development, in-house self-service restaurant, free public transportation, an insurance package, extra-legal holidays, sports facilities etc.).
Application process
Please upload your CV and cover letter by clicking 'apply for job'. We look forward to receiving your application.