Harry Eliaerts, Head of Legal at Weerts Group: "Strategic team building through specialised recruitment"
"Steve Skills, our Business Partner for legal recruitment, very quickly understood how our organisation works and what profiles we needed. We were looking for lawyers with a background in (transactional) real estate, solid knowledge of corporate and finance, a broad and demanding combination, and a willingness to work in Liège and Luxembourg. Candidates meeting all these criteria are rare.
What I personally consider a major added value is the way Steve Skills looks far beyond pure recruitment. The talent mapping of the legal team, and more specifically the identification of additional legal needs and supporting profiles, contributes to sustainable and high-performing team building.
With 400 employees, four core activities and a presence in nine countries, that strategic perspective is particularly valuable for Weerts Group.
The mandates Steve Skills has fulfilled are genuine success stories. The recruited profiles deliver high-quality work and are excellently integrated into the team. Steve Skills presented carefully selected candidates, allowing everyone's time to be used efficiently. Each placement combined strong relevant legal expertise with the right mindset. This ensured a lasting match and smooth integration within the team.
While we are strongly committed to a healthy work-life balance, we also expect availability, flexibility and a high degree of autonomy within Weerts Group. Taking ownership and a strong sense of responsibility are essential for us.
Our internal structure is organised around a matrix based on substantive expertise, geography and language competencies. This makes responsibilities within the legal team clear for everyone. The role of legal counsels at Weerts Group is also broader than strictly legal work. Being part of the team means more than intellectually engaging work. Each team member has impact and stands at the forefront of files and commercial negotiations.
The profiles we seek have sufficient seniority, autonomy and accountability, complemented by language skills, as our activities span multiple countries.
The selection process through Steve Skills ran particularly smoothly, thanks in part to transparent and clear communication on salary expectations. This allowed us to quickly put forward a correct and attractive remuneration package and to address any practical concerns in a timely manner.
The professional support of Steve Skills provided the right insights to develop our team in a thoughtful and sustainable way. I would absolutely recommend working with Steve Skills."
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