Celine Slagboom
What does The New Equation mean to you personally?
I try to contribute to The New Equation by not shying away from a challenge.
How did you end up at PwC and what exactly do you do?
I’d heard a lot of positive stories about PwC from acquaintances, which is why I applied for a job here immediately after graduating.
Celine Slagboom - Associate International Business Reorganisations
'What appeals to me most in my work is the collaboration with foreign PwC offices and colleagues from other disciplines.'
Why did you choose this job?
The opportunities to develop myself at PwC, the challenging projects, and the international and multidisciplinary nature of the work really appealed to me.
What is your (educational) background?
I have a bachelor’s degree in law, a master’s degree in private law, and a master’s degree in corporate law from Rotterdam’s Erasmus University.
'It’s extremely challenging and instructive to work for large international clients.'
What does your average working day look like?
My team has two fixed office days and a team meeting on Monday morning. During the week, I’m in constant contact with my colleagues regarding active projects. My team is mainly involved in advising on (cross-border) corporate-law issues, drafting legal documentation for (and advising on) legal constructions and corporate-law restructurings. Our team is also increasingly taking the lead in implementing and coordinating major international restructuring projects.
What do you like most about your work?
What appeals to me most in my work is the cooperation with foreign PwC offices and colleagues from other disciplines. In addition, it’s extremely challenging and instructive to work for large international clients. Moreover, starters at PwC are quickly given responsibilities and are directly involved in active projects.
Who are you in your free time?
In my free time, I enjoy being with my friends and family and skiing in the Austrian mountains. I also like to play tennis and I’m active in the volunteer committee of my tennis club.
Can you tell us something about your team/collaboration/colleagues/the open culture at PwC?
From my first day at PwC, I immediately felt part of the team. I experience the culture at PwC as very open. We’re attentive towards each other and there’s a lot of interaction between colleagues. Various social activities are organised outside of working hours, ensuring you also get to know your colleagues outside of work.
Is there room for personal growth and development at PwC?
Within PwC Legal, there’s a lot of room and attention for personal growth and the development of legal and professional skills. We have a personal coach and there are various training courses, such as the Professional Training Course for Company Lawyers and the Mastering Legal English course.
'From my first day at PwC, I immediately felt part of the team.'
Can you say something about how your work at PwC is appreciated and recognised?
My experience is that colleagues and managers at PwC Legal regularly express their appreciation if they’re satisfied with your work. You’ll also receive useful feedback from colleagues if you ask for it.
What can you say about flexibility and the work-life balance at PwC?
PwC Legal offers a healthy work-life balance and gives you the freedom to determine your own working hours and location. On top of this, colleagues support each other if someone has too much work.
What would you like to say to your future colleagues?
PwC is a terrific organisation to work for. You’ll be working in a challenging international environment with a lot of opportunities to develop yourself!
