Senior Legal Officer, Corporate
To be responsible for a portfolio of complex client companies from a legal, compliance and corporate secretarial point of view in coordination with the team. In addition, you will provide legal support to the account managers, client directors and managing directors. You will also have responsibility for supervising and managing a team of junior legal officers.
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Principal Accountabilities:
- First point of contact in relation to the legal and compliance matters of the client company.
- Taking care of preparation and review of Client Acceptance Files.
- Opening of bank accounts and cash management.
- Preparation of agreements and corporate documents such as powers of attorney, resolutions and minutes.
- Assisting in preparing and attending meetings with clients and advisors.
- Consulting with banks, lawyers, accountants, tax consultants and (semi) governmental institutions.
- Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Keeping the client and legal files up to date.
- Joining client relationship meetings or business development events.
The successful candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Private Law, Notarial Law, or Corporate/Company Law
- 2–5 years of relevant professional legal experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a legal role
- Strong working knowledge of Dutch AML legislation, including the Wtt and Wwft
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Good understanding of Dutch is preferred
- Proactive and assertive approach with strong collaboration skills and a genuine team mindset
- Based within a reasonable commuting distance of Amsterdam Zuid
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To find out more or have a confidential discussion, please email RecruitmentNetherlands@Hawksford.com or call +44 1534 740000.