Senior Account Director

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- International Public Affairs and Strategic Communications /b /ppHanson Search is partnering with an international public affairs and strategic communications consultancy to appoint a Senior Account Director to its Brussels office. This Senior Account Director role sits within the firm’s competition, antitrust and foreign investment practice, working on high-profile regulatory matters for leading companies. /ph3About the Senior Account Director Role /h3pThe Brussels practice works where competition policy meets politics, advising leading companies on some of the most high-profile regulatory matters in Europe and internationally. Alongside clients and their legal advisers, the team handles merger control, foreign investment reviews, market investigations and antitrust proceedings. It combines detailed knowledge of competition and regulatory processes with expertise in public affairs, strategic communications, MA and geopolitics. /ppAs Senior Account Director in the Brussels team, you will help clients address complex competition, regulatory, political and reputational challenges. You will contribute to strategic advice and manage client workstreams. Supporting the continued growth of the practice is also part of the role. /ppYou will work closely with senior advisers in Brussels and across the firm’s international network. The role offers exposure to complex, often business-critical situations and the chance to make a meaningful contribution from the outset. /ph3Senior Account Director Responsibilities /h3h3Analysis and Advice /h3ulliDeliver media, political, regulatory and market analysis, with insight and recommendations informed by data and experience. /liliHelp clients understand how regulatory decisions affect their reputation and interact with broader business and geopolitical considerations. /liliDevelop a solid understanding of different sectors and the firm’s specialist offers. /li /ulh3Client Delivery /h3ulliDraft, proof, edit and manage high-quality, confidential client documents, including version control. /liliCoordinate complex, fast-moving assignments and manage competing priorities. /liliBuild trusted relationships with clients and their advisers, and develop the confidence and judgement to provide increasingly independent advice. /li /ulh3Network and Team /h3ulliNurture relationships with clients, media, advisers and stakeholders, and build a network inside and outside the firm. /liliWork collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to connect specialist expertise with client needs. /liliSupport the development of more junior colleagues through guidance and constructive feedback. /liliContribute to the continued development of the competition, antitrust and foreign investment practice. /li /ulh3Public Affairs and Competition Experience and Skills /h3h3Essential /h3ulliRelevant professional experience gained in a public affairs or strategic communications consultancy, law firm, EU or national institution or in-house corporate role. /liliExposure to competition, antitrust, foreign investment or related regulatory matters. /liliA solid understanding of the EU institutional and regulatory environment, particularly merger control and antitrust developments within EU competition policy. /liliStrong political awareness and commercial judgement. /liliExcellent research and writing skills, backed by the analytical ability to distil complex legal, political, economic and regulatory issues into concise, persuasive advice. /liliProject management skills, with the ability to oversee several fast-moving workstreams. /liliExcellent written and spoken English. /li /ulh3Desirable /h3ulliExperience working alongside legal advisers on regulatory proceedings. /liliFamiliarity with foreign investment screening and geopolitical developments affecting business. /liliProficiency in additional EU languages. /liliAn interest in building a professional network and contributing to the growth of a dynamic advisory practice. /liliAn intellectually curious, collaborative approach, with sound judgement and a commitment to excellent client service. /li /ulh3What’s on Offer in Brussels /h3ulliThis permanent Senior Account Director role in Brussels comes with an annual discretionary bonus linked to individual and firm-wide performance. /liliThe package also includes hospitalisation and dental insurance, pension and group life assurance, commuter benefits and 25 days of annual leave. /liliYou will also have access to an employee assistance programme and wellbeing initiatives, along with ongoing training and career development. /li /ulpYou will join an ambitious international team at the heart of EU decision-making, supported by structured training and mentorship. Early exposure to senior clients and policymakers on high-profile issues is part of the role. /p