
Bernard Van Steenberge
Managing Partner | Legal & Finance Recruitment | Executive, Freelance & Permanent
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Managing Partner | Legal & Finance Recruitment | Executive, Freelance & Permanent


Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant - Law Firms | From Senior Associate to Partner



FAQ
Answers to recurring questions lawyers, legal professionals and employers ask us about legal recruitment at Steve Skills.
Professional recruitment and executive search services are entirely free of charge for candidates. The employer only pays upon successful placement. You can therefore use our services without any obligation, whether for market intelligence, guidance, interview preparation, salary negotiation or career advice.
Interested? Book a conversation.
Confidentiality is the foundation of our service. Most candidates are still professionally active and want to explore the market without exposing themselves. That is why we never share a CV, profile or personal data without your explicit consent. Every step happens with your agreement.
Applying for jobs is a job. Ours. We take everything off your plate: from the first introduction and selection of relevant vacancies, to preparation for every interview, feedback after each round, salary negotiation and support right through to the signature and beyond.
Here is how it works in practice:
We start with an introductory conversation, by phone or (video) face-to-face. The conversation has three parts:
Depending on your interest and whether our expertise can meet your expectations and those of the client, you give your consent to be put forward, anonymously or not. We always explain our view on whether a potential fit exists and, where relevant, suggest alternatives or additional options.
Clear communication and transparency are essential throughout any recruitment process. Why? Out of mutual respect and basic courtesy: we do not waste each other's time and we play the long game. We guide you through every step of the interview process, provide feedback, negotiate salary and deliver difficult messages when needed.
We like speed, but not quick wins at the expense of lasting ones. We look after the interests of both parties because we are in it for the long term.
Interested? Let us know.
What you see here is the tip of the iceberg. We also work proactively - based on your profile, needs and ambitions, we actively search our network, including beyond published vacancies.
Because the best moves are rarely planned. A 20-minute conversation gives you more market insight than a year of LinkedIn scrolling. Curiosity commits you to nothing.
To paraphrase Adele: Legal from the other side. We are lawyers recruiting lawyers. We know the market, firms and profession from the inside. We go beyond the vacancy - culture fit, internal dynamics, honest advice.
You can. We do not recommend it. Through us, you keep an objective position in the process - we negotiate for you and create clarity without putting your relationship at stake.
Not necessarily. We work exclusively for specific vacancies - we openly discuss which roles run through us and how best to guide your situation. Transparency is our standard.
We are lawyers ourselves. We know your sector, your needs and the candidates you are looking for. Not a generalist - a specialized team that speaks your language and moves fast.
Our fee is success-based - you only pay after a successful placement. We discuss rates during a no-obligation introduction, tailored to your situation.
Usually within 48 hours for profiles in our network. For a full recruitment process, timing depends on the profile - we communicate transparently about the expected timeline.
All three. We specialize in permanent positions (law firms, in-house, partner & C-suite), legal freelancers and legal interim managers. A solution for every need.
We never send a name, CV or contact details without double approval - from the candidate and from you as employer. Every profile is anonymized until both parties agree.
Get in touch for an intake - by phone or face-to-face. We discuss your needs, the profile and timing. Within 48 hours, we introduce a first selection.
Absolutely. Our site shows a selection. Our network counts hundreds of screened legal profiles. Contact us for a complete, tailor-made overview.
Absolutely. We work for boutique firms, national firms, multinationals, scale-ups and financial services. Our approach is always tailor-made - whatever the size of your organization.