Junior Associate Tax law - Start September 2027
Job Details
Description
Osborne Clarke is looking for a Junior Associate lawyer to join the Tax team.
Who is the Brussels Tax Team?
Our Tax team in Brussels advises a broad range of national and international clients – from private individuals and start‑ups/scale‑ups to multinational groups – primarily active in the technology, media and telecommunications, and life sciences and healthcare sectors. Our tax lawyers work closely across practice groups and jurisdictions to deliver pragmatic, business‑oriented solutions.
The Brussels' Tax team:
- Advises on Belgian and international tax law, covering the full range of business tax matters.
- Counsels Belgian and international corporate clients on the tax aspects of domestic and cross-border transactions, structuring and reorganisations, as well as compensation and benefits-related tax issues.
- Advises high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) on the Belgian and international tax aspects of their estates, investments and divestments.
- Assists clients in applying for and obtaining tax rulings and in conducting negotiations with the tax authorities.
- Advises international non-profit organisations on direct and indirect tax matters.
Do you want to connect with us?
Apply now and send your CV, cover letter and transcript of your Bachelor’s degree(s) and any Master’s degree(s) or additional qualifications to recruitmentbelgium@osborneclarke.com.
Who is Osborne Clarke?
Osborne Clarke is an award-winning international legal practice that has grown rapidly over the past few years and now spans 27 offices around the world. Our Brussels office was established over 13 years ago and has since grown into a full-service law firm of around 35 qualified lawyers, serving market leaders, challenger brands and fast-growth businesses across industries and borders.
Our mission is clear: to advise and advance the businesses of tomorrow. To be a firm that clients depend on for strategic counsel and to navigate complexity. To spot opportunities and fend off threats. To move faster than competitors and challengers. We are a high performance firm first and foremost – ambitious for our clients and for ourselves – and we balance this with genuine care, creating an environment where people are supported, connected and able to thrive.
We are investing in technology and AI‑enabled tools to deliver high‑value, strategic work with a future‑focused mindset.
The ideal candidate
We are looking for Junior Associate lawyer to join the Tax team who:
- Is a native Dutch speaker with good command of the other national language, and with an excellent knowledge of English.
- Possesses a Belgian law degree with good or excellent academic results at a Belgian university.
- Has completed/is completing a specialised master's degree in tax law.
- Is a true team player, with an international mindset.
- Is rigorous, precise, pro-active, eager to learn, highly motivated and pragmatic.
- Has outstanding oral and written communications skills.
What We Offer
As part of our team, you will:
Advise leading Belgian and international clients on corporate tax (M&A), personal income tax, VAT and registration duties, compensation and benefits, stock option plans, tax rulings and litigation.
- Benefit from Osborne Clarke’s investment in integrated systems, data and AI‑enabled tools, supporting efficient, high‑quality service delivery.
- Grow in a culture that combines high performance with genuine care: ambitious, collaborative and inclusive, focused on helping our people and clients succeed in tomorrow’s world.
- Enjoy an open and inclusive working environment, with a strong focus on wellbeing and sustainable careers.
- Receive continuous training, mentoring and international exposure to support your professional development.
