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corporate lawyer (Amsterdam)





Corporate Lawyer (Amsterdam)



Our client is an independent global specialist in trust, fiduciary, corporate and fund services. Based in offices across key jurisdictions, with a 580 persons strong team of industry experts is dedicated to creating and delivering bespoke solutions to their clients. The backbone of their business lies in the strong commitment and long track record of a highly experienced team, building trusted relationships and encouraging entrepreneurial spirit.


Purpose of role

To move forward in our ambition to deliver the highest standards we are searching for a pro-active and ambitious colleague who believes in the same ambition we have. As an corporate lawyer you work for our international clients and are responsible for a large offer of legal services. Together with our experienced and ambitious team of financial accountants and corporate lawyers, you will learn all the legal aspects in the trust business.



Key accountabilities



The successful candidate will feel responsible for serving our customers at the highest quality standards and will be open and transparent in the team and especially in all our compliance related activities.


Key duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Maintaining the day-to-day affairs of a portfolio of client companies
  • Drafting of standard legal documents e.g. proxies, board and shareholders’ resolutions, minutes of meetings and various agreements.
  • Handling the appointment and resignation of managing and supervisory directors
  • Coordinating incorporations, share transfers and liquidations of client companies
  • Reviewing legal documents drafted by third parties
  • Maintaining and reviewing compliance files
  • Working in close cooperation with external accountants, tax advisors and notaries Monitoring transactions of client companies and, if applicable, take appropriate actions e.g. by involving specialists for compliance, legal, accounting and tax
  • Convening and attending (client) board meetings and preparing minutes
  • Attending meetings with clients and advisors


The high quality of our work is built on the highest standards of compliance and is measured by our client satisfaction.


Clients

The corporate lawyer will ensure that he/she delivers a high quality service to internal and external clients and will be required to liaise directly with other members of the business at all levels. The role holder will ensure he/she delivers on commitments to agreed deadlines and to a high standard.


Risk

Ensure that whilst carrying out his/her duties the role holder monitors risks against applicable policies and procedures to ensure risks are effectively managed.



Knowledge and capabilities



Professional and Technical Experience

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years- experience operating in a legal account management function, with a fiduciary services company in the Netherlands. He/she will be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the business.


Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will put client service at the centre of everything he/she does, building relationships within the organization as well as with clients and their advisors. The candidate will be flexible and professional when working under time driven pressures and will have excellent prioritisation and time management skills. He/she will continually seek to improve business practices ensuring that best practice is shared.


Academic and Professional Qualifications

The role holder will have a Master Degree in Dutch corporate and/or tax law and will demonstrate a thorough understanding of Dutch corporate law. Language


Skills

The role holder will be fluent English in word &Dutch is a bonus and will have strong verbal and written communication skills which are critical to the position.



What we offer:



A challenging and diverse job a compatible salary Pension plan 25 days of paid time-off A growing company with an informal, open, international and dynamic teampossibility to develop yourself and build up your career.



What do we stand for?



Every employee is critical to our success and we actively invest in their talent

We are dedicated to helping our employees and our clients succeed

We are an international company that delivers to the highest international standards

We invest in long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees

We put integrity on a pedestal – it drives everything we do and how we behave.



Interested?



If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your curriculum vitae IN WORD in English (covering letter not necessary just a brief motivation of 1 alinea re interest in the position) + salary expectation + Skype name + timeslots for interview availabilities + notice period/availibility legal@lexiussearch.com For more information about Lexius Search, please go to http://www.lexiussearch.com or call Brigitte Welters at +31641950252.



Location:



Amsterdam (The Netherlands)





Corkstraat 46, 3047 AC Rotterdam
Tel: 010 - 467 50 28



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