Recruitment agency: Edward Mount - Brussels - Belgium

Presentation of Edward Mount

Edward Mount establishes itself as a specialized recruitment agency of reference in Brussels, the European capital where numerous international legal and tax issues are concentrated. With its in-depth expertise in the fields of law and taxation, the agency supports companies and professionals in their most strategic recruitment challenges.

Positioned in the Belgian and European market, Edward Mount benefits from a deep understanding of the Brussels legal and tax ecosystem. The agency's strategic location allows it to grasp the specifics of the local market while mastering the cross-border issues that characterize professional practice in the Belgian capital.

The Edward Mount team develops a consultative approach that goes beyond simple placement. The agency is committed to understanding its clients' business challenges, the regulatory developments impacting their sectors, and the specific technical skills necessary to excel in the fields of law and taxation.

This sector expertise enables Edward Mount to build lasting relationships with a network of qualified candidates and demanding companies, thus creating a favorable ecosystem for high-quality recruitment in areas where technical precision and professional excellence are paramount.

Areas of Expertise

Legal Recruitment

The Edward Mount agency has developed recognized expertise in legal recruitment, covering all specializations in business law, tax law, European law, and emerging practices. This specialization is based on a deep understanding of the transformations in the legal sector, both in international law firms and in the legal departments of companies.

• Recruitment of lawyers specialized in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and restructurings
• Placement of legal professionals in banking and financial law, market regulation
• Identification of expert profiles in European law and international regulation
• Recruitment of legal directors and compliance officers for international groups
• Sourcing of specialists in intellectual property, new technology law
• Placement of legal professionals in labor law, competition law, and business criminal law

The methodology developed by Edward Mount for legal recruitment incorporates a rigorous technical assessment of specialized skills, combined with an analysis of the soft skills essential for thriving in demanding environments. The agency masters the cultural specifics of different types of legal structures, from magic circles to specialized boutiques.

Tax Recruitment

Edward Mount's tax expertise covers all modern tax professions, integrating issues of digitalization, international optimization, and regulatory compliance. The agency understands the specific challenges of tax recruitment, where technical expertise must be combined with a constant ability to adapt to regulatory changes.

• Recruitment of tax directors and tax managers for multinationals
• Placement of tax consultants specialized in international taxation and transfer pricing
• Identification of experts in VAT, customs duties, and indirect taxation
• Sourcing of specialists in restructuring taxation and tax optimization
• Recruitment of tax managers for Big Four and tax consulting firms
• Placement of expert profiles in digital taxation and taxation of digital platforms

Edward Mount's approach to tax recruitment relies on a constant regulatory watch and a deep understanding of the business issues related to the tax function. The agency evaluates not only the technical skills of candidates but also their ability to communicate effectively on complex topics and to advise leaders in their strategic decisions.

Services and Processes

Structured Recruitment Process

Edward Mount deploys a methodical recruitment process tailored to the specifics of legal and tax professions. This structured approach ensures a comprehensive evaluation of candidates and optimal alignment with clients' needs.

The initial phase includes a thorough analysis of the need, integrating the technical aspects of the position, the professional environment, strategic issues, and success criteria. This deep understanding allows for the development of a targeted sourcing strategy and the definition of the most relevant evaluation criteria.

• Audit of needs and definition of the target profile with analysis of required technical skills
• Multi-channel sourcing strategy combining direct approach and activation of the professional network
• Rigorous pre-selection with evaluation of technical and behavioral skills
• Organization of structured interviews with specialized evaluation grids
• Reference checks and validation of professional experiences
• Support for negotiations and personalized integration follow-up

Candidate Support

The Edward Mount team develops a personalized support for each candidate, recognizing that legal and tax professionals operate in highly specialized environments requiring expert advice.

This support includes a strategic career advisory dimension, helping candidates identify opportunities that align best with their professional ambitions and specialized skills. The agency shares its market knowledge to guide career choices and maximize professional development potential.

• Audit of professional background and identification of development areas
• Career strategy advice tailored to legal and tax specializations
• Interview preparation with simulation and behavioral coaching
• Support in salary and contract negotiations
• Assistance during integration into the new professional environment

Corporate Advisory

Edward Mount offers client companies a specialized HR advisory service that goes beyond occasional recruitment. This consultative approach allows organizations to address their challenges in developing legal and tax teams.

The agency provides its expertise on employment market trends, the evolution of required skills, and best practices in attracting and retaining talent in legal and tax support functions.

• Audit of skills needs and advice on team organization
• Salary benchmarking and sector remuneration studies
• Advice on talent attraction strategy and employer branding
• Support in defining professional development paths
• Assistance in managing succession and internal mobility plans

Competitive Advantages

Edward Mount's value proposition is based on several distinctive competitive advantages that position the agency as a reference partner in the Brussels and European market.

In-depth sector expertise forms the foundation of this differentiation, enabling the agency to understand the specific technical and business challenges of legal and tax professions. This specialization translates into a precise assessment capability of skills and a deep understanding of career dynamics in these fields.

• Exclusive specialization in legal and tax professions with recognized technical expertise
• Extensive professional network covering all market players in Brussels and Europe
• Consultative approach integrating career advice and strategic support
• Deep knowledge of sector-specific cultural and organizational environments
• Responsiveness and agility in addressing urgent recruitment needs
• Personalized follow-up and building lasting relationships with candidates and clients