Partner — Compliance & Regulatory, Brussels

A lateral partner hire of this kind is decided by what the practice can carry across, not on a headline number.

Senior regulatory partner role based in Brussels, leading work for clients in the life sciences and chemicals sectors. The role will combine high-level regulatory advice with strategic commercial guidance across EU and Belgian regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities include managing complex regulatory matters, building and supervising a small team, and acting as the primary relationship lead for key industry clients. Significant business development and cross-border coordination are integral to the role.

• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)

If the fit is not obvious on paper, it is usually still worth talking — these mandates flex around the right practice.