Associate

Advisory & Counsel

• Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct thorough legal research on various matters, including but not limited to regulatory changes, compliance issues, and industry-specific laws.
• Contract Review & Drafting: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, NDAs, and memoranda of understanding (MOUs).
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential legal risks and provide proactive advice to mitigate them, ensuring the client company’s interests are protected.
• Compliance & Regulatory Support: Assist in ensuring the client company adheres to relevant laws and regulations, including advising on changes in legal and regulatory environments.
• Advisory Role: Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders on day-to-day legal issues, business transactions, and strategic initiatives.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including HR, Finance, Compliance, and Operations, to provide integrated legal support.
• External Coordination: Liaise with external counsel, regulatory authorities, and other third parties as needed to support legal matters.
• Reporting: Prepare reports and presentations for client company’s senior management, summarizing legal issues, risk assessments, and recommendations.

Legal Operations

• Document Management: Maintain and manage legal documentation, ensuring all records are up-to-date, organized, and accessible.
• Process Improvement: Assist in developing and implementing processes and systems to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the client company’s legal department.
• Legal Operations Support: Support the client company legal team in managing budgets, vendor relationships, and other operational tasks to optimize departmental performance.
• Training & Education: Assist in developing training materials and conducting sessions to educate client company’s employees on legal and compliance matters.
• Project Management: Lead and support legal projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including HR, Finance, Compliance, and Operations, to provide integrated legal support.
• External Coordination: Liaise with external counsel, regulatory authorities, and other third parties as needed to support legal matters.
• Reporting: Prepare reports and presentations for client company’s senior management, summarizing legal issues, risk assessments, and recommendations.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) required; advanced legal degree (LLM or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience: 2-5 years of experience in a legal role, preferably in a corporate or in-house legal department.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, employment law, real estate law and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide clear, actionable advice.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in legal operations, including process improvement and project management, is a plus.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to approach legal issues with a problem-solving mindset.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in reviewing documents and legal texts.
• Time Management: Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ethical Judgment: Commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal ethics and integrity.

• Growth Opportunities: Opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive and dynamic legal team.
• Innovative Environment: Work in a company that values innovation and creativity.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package.