"I had the opportunity to work with Steve Skills from the second quarter of 2025, as HR Manager of the legal teams at Bird & Bird, an international law firm with 55 lawyers and 30 staff in Brussels. We called on Steve Skills for recruitment in demanding practice areas: Chemical & Regulatory associate, Employment associate and Intellectual Property associate. I had the pleasure of working with Joséphine Mairate, a consultant specialising in private practice, who delivered strong results: 2 placements out of 3, particularly complex profiles recruited within 3 months. A real achievement.

What sets Joséphine's way of working apart is the quality and rigour of her approach. Every candidate is presented in a detailed, structured way, with systematic feedback within 24 to 48 hours. Her availability and dedication are exemplary, including during the holiday season, which I greatly appreciated.

Her knowledge of legal profiles is sharp and relevant: the candidates put forward are rarely out of scope. When they are, she clarifies quickly and redirects without losing time. She asks the right questions, grasps the specificities of our firm very quickly, and also proactively sends quality profiles, to the point of sometimes identifying a need before it has been formally expressed. All of this, without ever becoming pushy.

Her follow-up is another strong point. From offer to start date, Joséphine stays fully in the loop. She prepares candidates for interviews, aligns expectations on both sides, and follows up after the contract is signed. During our calls, we naturally share progress on each step, which reflects a genuine relationship of trust.

We also reached a coherent fee agreement in line with a long-term partnership approach.

I would recommend Joséphine Mairate and Steve Skills without hesitation for permanent and interim recruitment. Relevance, responsiveness, understanding of the legal world: it is all there. A partner you can truly count on."