Law Assistant - Arbitrage

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 16,740 - 22,320; Part time

Job summary

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek in Amsterdam is seeking a law assistant to support daily operations and conduct legal research. Candidates should be studying for a master’s in law, have strong academic records, and possess prior internship experience. The role requires fluency in English and the ability to work at least 15 hours a week for six months. Additional opportunities for educational and social programs are offered. This position is a great way to gain hands-on experience in an internationally recognized arbitration practice.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record in law studies.
• Prior internship experience is beneficial.
• Must have a proactive, flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive literature and case law research.
• Craft presentations and create memos for publications.
• Stay updated on legal trends and contribute to newsletters.

Skills

Fluent in English

Organizational skills

Research capabilities

Proactive attitude

Flexibility

Education

Master's in Law

Job description

Your role as a law assistant

As a law assistant you will immerse yourself in a dynamic blend of know‑how activities and hands‑on support for our practice's daily operations. Your role in know‑how will involve staying updated on the latest legal trends, contributing to newsletters, and delivering engaging presentations. Additionally, you'll play a part in supporting our team by conducting comprehensive literature and case law research, crafting presentations, creating memos, and conducting research for both internal and external publications.

You will also be able to fully participate in all of our educational and social programmes, whether practice‑specific or firmwide.

Our practice

Our internationally recognised arbitration practice operates across borders, legal systems and sectors by assisting in institutional, ad hoc and investor‑state arbitrations. We focus on where we can make a difference: from energy and technology companies to financial institutions and states, our clients rely on us to handle their most complex and strategic cases. Successful arbitration requires more than mere legal expertise. Our team, together with clients and industry experts, immerse themselves in the case. In understanding every issue and possibility, we represent our client with conviction and legal pragmatism.

At our firm, the Arbitration and Corporate Litigation practice groups operate as one integrated team. As a law assistant, you may be involved in matters across both areas, given the significant overlap in the work we handle. This structure provides a well‑rounded experience and ensures exposure to a broad range of complex disputes.

We are looking for someone who …

• is studying for a master's in law, with a strong academic record;
• has prior internship experience and is eager to excel in this role;
• is meticulous and well organised;
• has a proactive, flexible and independent attitude;
• is fluent in English;
• can work for us at least 15 hours a week for six months. If this does not fit into your schedule, we are open to discuss alternative options.