Partner, EU Public Affairs, Leading International Advisory Firm, Brussels

pA leading international advisory is looking for a Partner in EU Public Affairs to join its Brussels office. This is a rare chance for an established public affairs leader to build their own practice within a firm that values entrepreneurship and senior judgement. /p h3Partner role in EU Public Affairs, Brussels /h3 pYou will lead and grow a practice of your own, advising companies facing high-stakes regulatory, trade and political challenges in Brussels and beyond. The firm deliberately focuses on senior advisory work rather than monitoring or high-volume tendering, so your time goes into strategy, client relationships and the issues that matter most to boards and leadership teams. /p pYou will have real freedom to shape your offer, whether you bring deep sector knowledge or a niche service the market is missing, along with the backing to build a lean, high-performing team around it. Areas of particular interest include energy, metals and mining, heavy industry, chemicals, sustainability, trade and financial services, although the firm remains open to other specialisms with strong commercial potential. /p h3An entrepreneurial EU public affairs consultancy within an international group /h3 pThe group brings together public affairs, strategic communications, investigations, intelligence and cybersecurity, with offices across Europe, North America and Africa. Its Brussels team ranks among the larger consultancies in the city, with a senior-heavy structure and an established reputation in competition, chemicals and critical issues such as sanctions, tariffs and compliance. /p pWith ambitious growth plans, the firm offers the opportunity to work on integrated mandates with colleagues in Paris, London and the United States. The culture is entrepreneurial and collaborative, with flexibility on working arrangements and a strong commitment to ethics, overseen by an independent ethics committee. Senior hires are offered a competitive package that includes commission on new business. /p h3Key responsibilities /h3 ul liBuild and lead a new practice or area of expertise within the Brussels office /li liGenerate new business and grow a portfolio of high-value clients /li liProvide senior strategic counsel on EU policy, regulatory and political issues /li liDesign and oversee integrated advocacy and policy communication campaigns /li liDevelop and manage a small or big, high-performing team /li liContribute to the growth and management of the office alongside the partner group /li /ul h3Key requirements /h3 ul liA proven track record of generating new business in EU public affairs or a related field /li liA strong, trusted network across the European Parliament, the European Commission or the Permanent Representations /li liDeep expertise in a sector or policy area with clear commercial potential /li liA structured, organised approach and a genuine interest in governance and management /li liThe ability to combine hands-on delivery with business development /li liExcellent written and spoken English; additional European languages are an asset /li /ul h3Join a growing EU public affairs practice in Brussels /h3 pThis is an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneurial public affairs leader to build a practice with the support of an ambitious international group. You will be offered genuine autonomy, a highly competitive package with commission on new business, and the chance to help shape the next phase of the firm’s growth in Brussels. /p