Overview
Senior Legal Officer – Corporate Jobs in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands at Hawksford
Title: Senior Legal Officer – Corporate
Company: Hawksford
Location: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Legal Officer – Corporate to join our team.
This role involves managing a portfolio of complex client companies from a legal, compliance, and corporate secretarial perspective, while supervising and mentoring a team of junior legal officers. You will provide legal support to account managers, client directors, and managing directors, ensuring adherence to corporate law and regulatory frameworks. The position requires independent planning, preparation of agreements and corporate documents, and close collaboration with banks, advisors, and regulatory institutions.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- 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
Our Office Charter
Five simple behavioural promises that will create an amazing and highly productive working environment at Hawksford.
No Hierarchy
We all have an equal right to enjoyment and use of all spaces, regardless of job level or department
Have Fun
Be happy and never be afraid to laugh, enjoy yourself, and create magic moments for others
Say Hi
The office is designed for interaction, so be proactive to build new relationships and spread positive energy on your way
Respect Everyone
We are all different, and that’s a good thing! Be patient, kind and appreciative of these differences
Be Flexible
Bring a positive attitude with you into the office, and always be receptive to change.
