We are a Dutch Law Firm with a global approach. From our headquarters in Amsterdam, we deliver global coverage through our local offices, our network of Best Friends firms and our long-standing relationships with top-tier law firms abroad.  

With a profound engagement on the most crucial aspects of business, we are deeply rooted in the Dutch tradition of problem-solving and innovation.

We provide our clients with unrivalled expertise in complex – often multidisciplinary and international – corporate transactions, disputes and regulatory enforcement matters.

About the role

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is looking for a Paralegal to support its Corporate practice. Corporate is one of the largest practices of De Brauw, providing services to a range of international and domestic corporate clients and financial institutions on a broad spectrum of high-end corporate and commercial matters. You will be working in a young, dynamic and international team, to whom you will provide hands-on legal support.

As a Paralegal, you will be providing our Lawyers (advocaten and (kandidaat-notarissen) with extensive legal support, which includes legal research, drafting of documents, preparing statements and supporting transactions. You will also be responsible for administrative tasks and make creative use of templates and models. In this highly diverse role, you take the initiative in structuring the workload and are innovative in coming up with smart ways of working, or ideas to simplify our activities.

We are constantly evolving the way we work and are looking for you to help innovate the role of Paralegal to one of the most competitive in our industry. Therefore, together with our Legal Advisers, Legal Project Managers and other professionals you will be providing integrated service to our business and make sure we can operate effectively as a firm.

About you

The ideal candidate for this position:

• has a bachelor's degree in law or an HBO-level legal qualification (or experience in a similar paralegal role)
• preferably has experience in assisting lawyers or other professional specialists
• is interested in corporate law
• has excellent drafting skills
• has a good command of English and Dutch (written and spoken)
• is eager to learn
• is well organised, assertive and pro-active
• is highly flexible and focused on achieving results.

Application process

1. We are pleased to receive your application. Kindly submit your documents, including your cover letter, CV, transcript, and, if applicable, your thesis and/or internship evaluation.
2. If you receive an invitation, you will be interviewed by one of our recruiters and a lawyer from the relevant practice. As part of the selection process, we ask you to complete an online personality questionnaire before your interview.
3. When the outcome is positive, you will receive an offer. We look forward to welcoming you to De Brauw.

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