Interim Paralegal - Real Estate

EMEA Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

EMEA Recruitment is supporting a leading international professional services organisation in its search for an Interim Senior Paralegal to join its Real Estate team in Amsterdam. This role offers 24-32 hours per week and temporary cover until 1 April 2027.

The candidate will bring experience in corporate legal and compliance matters, with knowledge of Dutch corporate law (Book 2) and solid English communication. Proficiency in MS Office and strong organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience within legal and compliance functions.
• Experience providing legal support within a corporate environment.
• Basic knowledge of Dutch corporate law, particularly Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code.
• Basic accounting knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail with a structured and quality-focused approach.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Affinity with real estate sector advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review legal documentation and forms.
• Support organisation of board and general meetings.
• Coordinate with the Legal Services team, clients and third-party service providers.
• Support legal and administrative activities, ensuring client files and internal systems are maintained accurately.
• Support liquidation processes, including coordination, filings and related legal documentation.
• Manage and monitor internal KYC and transaction monitoring processes.
• Support periodic regulatory compliance reviews and related activities.
• Monitor external client entity deadlines and internal deadlines across corporate legal matters.
• Coordinate, review and prepare legal documentation relating to the approval and adoption of financial statements.
• Identify and support the management of compliance risks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date corporate legal documentation and client files.
• Provide proactive and professional communication with clients, shareholders, advisors and other relevant stakeholders.
• Manage professional relationships with clients and provide ongoing legal and administrative support.

Skills

Legal support

Corporate environment

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Real estate knowledge

Education

Book 2 Dutch Corporate Law

Tools

MS Office

Job description

EMEA Recruitment is supporting a leading international professional services organisation in its search for an Interim Senior Paralegal to join its Real Estate team in Amsterdam.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with experience across corporate legal and compliance matters to join a fast-paced international environment and support a portfolio of globally operating clients.

The position is available for 24-32 hours per week and will provide temporary cover until 1 April 2027.

Key responsibilities of the Interim Senior Paralegal:

• Prepare and review legal documentation and forms, including resolutions, agreements, powers of attorney and other corporate documents
• Support the organisation of board and general meetings, including meeting invitations, board packs, powers of attorney and draft minutes
• Coordinate with the Legal Services team, clients and third-party service providers
• Support legal and administrative activities, ensuring client files and internal systems are maintained accurately
• Support liquidation processes, including coordination, filings and related legal documentation
• Manage and monitor internal KYC and transaction monitoring processes
• Support periodic regulatory compliance reviews and related activities
• Monitor external client entity deadlines and internal deadlines across corporate legal matters
• Coordinate, review and prepare legal documentation relating to the approval and adoption of financial statements
• Identify and support the management of compliance risks
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date corporate legal documentation and client files
• Provide proactive and professional communication with clients, shareholders, advisors and other relevant stakeholders
• Manage professional relationships with clients and provide ongoing legal and administrative support

Candidate profile:

• Relevant experience within legal and compliance functions
• Experience providing legal support within a corporate environment
• Basic knowledge of Dutch corporate law, particularly Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Strong attention to detail with a structured and quality-focused approach
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Confident working with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• An affinity with, or experience in, the real estate sector would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity to join an international organisation and work alongside experienced legal professionals, supporting a diverse portfolio of real estate clients across corporate legal and compliance matters.

You'll work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of a varied range of legal, compliance and administrative responsibilities.

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.