Senior Assistant - Corporate

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

In this role, you will mainly support the practice head of Mergers & Acquisitions and Capital Markets (MACM). You will be responsible for providing optimal, independent and (personal) administrative support. In addition, you will perform billing activities and coordinate certain processes within the practice and projects of the head of MACM in close cooperation with the (leading) Senior Assistant to the Head of MACM.

For this role, your main tasks are:

• complex agenda management
• inbox and sent items management (identifying actions; iManage filing)
• providing support in respect of various administrative tasks (e.g. preparing statements of disbursements and CCV statement, feeding our CRM system and managing Insider Lists)
• recording and monitoring due dates, deadlines and terms
• creating and managing files and presentations based on examples and / or instructions from the lawyers
• preparing the draft version for legal documents independently; collecting and processing the information
• correcting and overseeing the layout process, and sending out documents
• assisting in organizing (international) business development and Best Friends trips
• giving assistance in organizing events, such as get togethers or (closing) dinners with clients
• communicating regularly, internally and externally, by phone and email, and following up accordingly
• registering and maintaining client data and information, and identifying opportunities to have relationship-building communication with clients
• responsible for the engagement letter / New Business Intake process / fee arrangements / fee updates / lawyers letters
• responsible for invoicing running matters and payment thereof
• assisting in secondary activities for several Board positions
• arranging practicalities around giving lectures, workshops and writing articles
• responsible for the organizational aspect of the People Leadership program (a structured initiative designed to enhance the leadership skills and competencies of individuals within De Brauw)

About you

You have/are:

• a vocational degree (MBO) and professional ability at higher professional education level (HBO)
• knowledge of legal terminology/procedures
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in a similar position (preferably within the legal sector)
• an excellent command of Dutch and good command of English, both written and verbal
• sufficient knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs and applications
• a customer-focused attitude
• a strong teamplayer
• a collaborative and flexible attitude
• good communication skills
• excellent planning and organizational skills; proactive attitude
• good stakeholder management skills and organizational sensitivity
• the ability to function well in a high-paced and very dynamic context
• accurate and you take ownership
• a strong and outgoing personality
• excellent prioritization skills

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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