Taylor Root: AMSTERDAM - Banking

We are currently working with the Amsterdam office of a leading international firm. They are ideally looking for someone to join their busy common law Banking & Finance team.

BACKGROUND:

With offices spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas this market leading firm has a phenomenal reputation for its banking & finance expertise globally and in Amsterdam. They are an established name in the Dutch market and boast a number of highly regarded Lawyers amongst their ranks. They are currently looking to add a common law/UK qualified lawyer to their already strong team.

ROLE: this role will be broad and cover a broad mix of finance work including a range of asset finance, acquisition finance and project finance. Training and career development are valued by the firm and all Lawyers are encouraged to build strong relationships within the firm’s international network and with its clients. You will be involved in drafting and negotiating the key transaction documents governed by Law of England & Wales alongside your Dutch colleagues.

CANDIDATE: The PQE level for this role may vary depending on each individual experience/skill set. NQ and 5 years’ post-qualification experience are welcome to apply. The majority of major deals are in English so whilst speaking Dutch would be ideal, it is by no means essential.

It is key that you have excellent corporate experience across very complex and high value M&A and private equity in particular. Your experience should ideally have been gained at a US or a City firm.

BENEFITS: Amsterdam is a major European financial hub so the quality of work is excellent. There are also far fewer common law qualified lawyers in this market so you are the range of work that is open to you is much broader and the chances of career progression significantly higher.

We offer some great insights on our website into what it would be like to work and live in Amsterdam: http://www.taylorroot.com/europe/private_practice/amsterdam/

NEXT STEPS: For more information about this or any other vacancies in Amsterdam/Continental Europe Caitlin Bookless at Taylor Root on caitlinbookless@taylorroot.com.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.