Employment (Senior) Associate

Clifford Chance; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm in Amsterdam seeks an experienced Employment Lawyer with 5-8 years of experience primarily in a law firm. Ideal candidates must be fluent in Dutch and English, possess strong drafting and analytical skills, and thrive in collaborative environments. The role involves providing strategic legal advice, court representation, and working closely with corporate teams. The firm offers flexible working arrangements and extensive career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in employment law, mainly in a law firm.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Collaborative mindset and solution-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic employment advice on various legal matters.
• Represent clients in court for disputes.
• Collaborate with M&A and Finance teams on employment matters.

Skills

Fluent in Dutch

Fluent in English

Drafting ability

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Team player

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Employment Lawyer – Amsterdam

Clifford Chance is one of the largest international law firms in the world, with over 30 offices globally. Our Amsterdam office has been providing clients with high-quality advice and legal insight for almost half a century. We combine the Firm’s global standards with our in-depth expertise and network in the Dutch market and abroad.

We are proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work. Every career should be rewarding and stimulating, full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow.

About the Team

The Employment team in Amsterdam is composed of 12 ambitious and collaborative lawyers, including a Partner, a Counsel, two Senior Advisors, two Senior Associates, three Associates, and three trainee lawyers. We foster a close-knit, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are matched with a focus on personal development and enjoyment at work.

What Will Your Workday Look Like?

• Collaborating closely with team members in Amsterdam and other international Clifford Chance offices to deliver high-end, strategic employment advice on matters such as boardroom issues, terminations, reorganisations, works council negotiations, and investigations.
• Representing clients in court when disputes require litigation, either as part of a broader team or independently, depending on the matter.
• Partnering with our M&A and Finance teams to advise on employment and works council matters in international transactions.
• Enhancing your legal expertise and skills through knowledge sessions and practical experience.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with client peers, leveraging the firm’s resources to grow and deepen those connections.

Qualifications

• A stellar employment lawyer with 5–8 years of experience, predominantly gained in a law firm.
• A strong academic background with excellent credentials.
• Fluent in both Dutch and English.
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is driven to achieve shared goals.
• Innovative and solution‑oriented, with a "make‑it‑work" attitude to tackle challenges head‑on.
• You should be technically rigorous, have first‑class drafting ability and highly developed analytical and project‑management skills.

What Do We Offer You?

• Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid office and remote setup.
• A dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities to work on high‑level, strategic employment matters.
• Extensive development opportunities, including international experience, to help you develop your career.
• A diverse range of independent work and collaboration with our Corporate and Finance teams.
• An energetic and rapidly expanding team focused on growth and excellence.

To Find Out More

Interested? Submit your CV and cover letter to apply. For further questions, contact Jet van Os (Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist) at [e-mail] or 0618763252.

Equal opportunities statement

At Clifford Chance we understand that our true asset is our people. We believe that each and every one of us should experience equality of opportunity and an equality of experience here. We are always working to develop and deliver the best and most innovative approaches to make that happen. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are therefore committed to treating all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer, and every other aspect of employment.

The firm will regularly review its procedures and selection criteria to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and otherwise treated according to their relevant individual abilities and merits.

We have a number of initiatives and networks that support our aspiration to be the Global Law Firm of choice.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.

N.B. Please note that a pre‑employment screening is included in our application process.