In-House Counsel - Private Equity / M&A

Pure Search; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Search is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel for Private Equity / M&A in the Amsterdam area. You will advise on private capital investments and complex cross-border matters, working closely with investment professionals.

The ideal candidate has 3–8 years PQE in corporate law, private equity or growth capital, fluent English, and a sharp commercial mindset. Offshore teams and cross-border deals are common in this role.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–8 years of PQE in corporate law, private equity, venture capital or growth capital.
• Fluent English; proficiency in additional European languages is an asset.
• Strong academic credentials, technical legal ability and commercial judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage private equity and M&A transactions.
• Handle venture capital and growth equity investments.
• Oversee investments, disposals and secondary transactions.
• Draft and manage shareholder and investment documentation.
• Advise on corporate governance and portfolio company matters.
• Coordinate cross-border transactions involving multiple stakeholders.

Skills

M&A

Private equity

Corporate law

Venture capital

Cross-border

Job description

jobs Verified: 7 Sept 2026 Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

In-House Counsel - Private Equity / M&A

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Organising Institution / Firm

Pure Search

Rolling Basis (Official)

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

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Approximately 3-8 years' PQE; strong corporate, private equity, venture capital, or growth capital experience; experience advising investors, sponsors, and/or high-growth businesses; fluent English (additional European languages viewed favourably).

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Full Opportunity Brief

In-House Counsel - Private Equity / M&A

Pure Search is seeking experienced M&A lawyers for an in-house counsel role based in the Amsterdam area. The position involves advising on private capital investments, including private equity, venture capital, and growth equity transactions, working closely with investment professionals on complex, cross-border matters.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: Approximately 3-8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Expertise: Strong background in corporate law, private equity, venture capital, or growth capital.
• Advisory Skills: Proven experience advising investors, sponsors, and high-growth businesses.
• Language: Fluent English; proficiency in additional European languages is considered an asset.
• Attributes: Strong academic credentials, technical legal ability, and commercial judgment.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage private equity and M&A transactions.
• Handle venture capital and growth equity investments.
• Oversee investments, disposals, and secondary transactions.
• Draft and manage shareholder and investment documentation.
• Advise on corporate governance and portfolio company matters.
• Coordinate cross-border transactions involving multiple stakeholders.

Stipend & Compensation

Not specified.