Successful placements

Legal profiles in our network

Average time-to-hire

Our way of working

Three principles that define everything.

Caring

  • Personal approach with involved and clear communication
  • Transparent expectations on both sides

Frictionless

  • A smooth and efficient process without unnecessary handovers
  • Fast follow-up and response within 48 working hours

Creative

  • Out-of-the-box thinking for sustainable solutions
  • Curious, proactive and always one step ahead

FAQ

What employers ask us about legal recruitment.

What law firms and in-house legal departments most often ask us about recruitment, executive search and interim management.

How do you approach a legal search, from the first briefing to a proposed shortlist?

We schedule an introductory call within 48 hours of your request — first online, via Teams. We explain who we are and how we work. Then we mainly listen to you: who you are, what defines your firm, department or company — both in substance and in culture — which profile you're looking for and why. We spar on your needs and give you an initial view on the profile straight away. Every assignment we treat as an executive search, in the sense of a premium service — for you and for the candidates alike. Our approach is caring and creative : once we take on an engagement, above all we carry your story and your conviction to the lawyers we approach. Those in our network who are interested agree to be put forward. From there we facilitate the entire interview process: we prep, we listen, we give feedback and make the expectations clear on both sides. If it doesn't look like a good match, we say so too — and withdraw a candidate. We're in it for the long term, not the quick placement. Request a tailor-made search: #hire-legal-talent-tailor-made

What sets Steve Skills apart from a traditional recruitment agency, an Anglo-Saxon headhunter or a generalist?

A generalist understands jobs, but works through cross-entry points across every department in a company — sales, finance, IT, legal — and for precisely that reason misses the legal depth. An Anglo-Saxon headhunter works in a highly transactional way, from volume and international databases: a different world, unfamiliar with the local culture and the nuances of the BeLux market. We're a niche player for niche people . Our consultants are lawyers themselves, trained in law and with hands-on experience. We speak your language — literally — and grasp the nuances on both sides, with long-term, successful partnerships as the goal. To do that, we combine the smoothness of e-commerce with the tailor-made approach of executive search: a premium service, whatever the level. Discover our approach: /en/about-us Meet the team: /en/our-team

What does a collaboration cost, and what terms do you apply as a legal recruiter?

We work on a success basis: you only pay once a hire is made. No mandatory exclusivity, no lock-in. What binds us is trust, carried by correct and transparent communication throughout the process. For senior and partner searches, where thorough market mapping is needed, a retained model may fit; for long-term relationships with several open mandates, a trusted mandate. Which model fits best, we decide together during the intake — tailored to the seniority and complexity of your search. Book a no-obligation intro: #contact Ask for info: mailto:hello@steveskills.be

How quickly do you move, and within what timeframe does an employer receive a first selection?

Fast. Within 48 working hours of your request, an intake takes place, online or in person. How quickly a first selection follows then depends on the profile and the complexity of the search. We don't make promises we can't keep: we work with quality and push through until the right match is there. Throughout the process we communicate clearly and agree fixed update moments, so you follow every step in real time and are never left in the dark. Request a tailor-made search: #hire-legal-talent-tailor-made Call us directly: #contact

How do you safeguard discretion and anonymity, and how thoroughly do you screen each profile you put forward?

Discretion is our standard, not an option. We work with NDAs where needed and never share a name, CV or contact details without double approval — from the candidate and from you. Every profile stays anonymised until both parties agree to meet. Our consultants are in daily contact with candidates and know the market. That's what we call caring : we keep a warm, genuine connection. Not everyone is open to a move — but we know that, for the right opportunity, the right person may well be willing to change. And before we put anyone forward, we assess each candidate on technical depth, practice dynamics and cultural fit — supported, where possible, by reference checks — so you only see profiles that truly matter. Senior, C-level and partner searches are led by our founder and senior consultants. View Privacy & GDPR: /en/privacy Ask for info: mailto:hello@steveskills.be

Which legal profiles, regions and assignment types — permanent, freelance, interim or executive search — do you cover across BeLux?

We cover the full legal spectrum. Lawyers, from trainee to partner. In-house counsel, from paralegal and compliance officer to Head of Legal and General Counsel. Legal freelancers and interim managers for a temporary gap. And, for partner and C-level mandates, executive search at the highest level. We do this across every practice area where legal expertise matters — from M&A, corporate and tax to litigation, employment, public law and restructuring. Geographically we cover all of BeLux: Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Leuven, Liège, Luxembourg and the provinces. Lawyer: /en/hire-legal-talent/attorney In-house counsel: /en/hire-legal-talent/in-house-counsel Partner & C-suite: /en/hire-legal-talent/partner-c-suite Legal freelancer: /en/hire-legal-talent/legal-freelancer

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