Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

flatexDEGIRO; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

flatexDEGIRO is seeking a Legal Counsel in Amsterdam, NL, to monitor regulatory developments and translate them into practical guidance. The role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on financial services regulation, and supporting governance and records maintenance.

The candidate should have 3–5 years PQE, a Law degree (LL.M. or equivalent), and strong English proficiency; Dutch language skills are a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Amsterdam.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent).
• 3–5 years post-qualification experience in a leading law firm or as in-house counsel (financial services preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Dutch and EU financial services regulation, banking law, and capital markets legislation.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Dutch language skills are an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into practical business guidance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and legal documentation.
• Advise on regulatory matters related to financial services, banking, and capital markets.
• Conduct legal research and support business decision-making.
• Manage relationships with external counsel, regulators, and industry bodies.
• Support corporate governance, contract management, and legal records maintenance.
• Assist with legal proceedings, including seizures, estates, and claims.
• Represent the firm in negotiations, disputes, and interactions with supervisory authorities (e.g., Kifid).

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent)

Job description

jobs Verified: 15 Sept 2026 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

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Organising Institution / Firm

flatexDEGIRO

Rolling Basis (Official)

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Not Specified

Master's degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent); 3-5 years of relevant post-qualification experience in a leading law firm and/or as in-house legal counsel (preferably in financial services); Strong knowledge of Dutch and EU financial services regulation, banking law, and capital markets legislation; Excellent command of English (written and spoken); Dutch language skills are an advantage.

Legal Counsel Job

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Master's degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent).
• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in a leading law firm or as in-house counsel (financial services preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Dutch and EU financial services regulation, banking law, and capital markets legislation.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Dutch language skills are an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and translate them into practical business guidance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and legal documentation.
• Advise on regulatory matters related to financial services, banking, and capital markets.
• Conduct legal research and support business decision-making.
• Manage relationships with external counsel, regulators, and industry bodies.
• Support corporate governance, contract management, and legal records maintenance.
• Assist with legal proceedings, including seizures, estates, and claims.
• Represent the firm in negotiations, disputes, and interactions with supervisory authorities (e.g., Kifid).

Location & Compensation

• Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Compensation: Not specified in source