Litigation Associate - Amsterdam

Squire Patton Boggs; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonus schemes

Hybrid working

Learning & development program

Job summary

Squire Patton Boggs in Amsterdam seeks a junior to mid-level Litigation Associate to join our growing international practice. You will work on commercial disputes, cross-border matters, and advisory work, in a fast-paced environment with the resources of a leading global firm.

We welcome Dutch-qualified candidates with 1–6 years of post-qualification experience in commercial litigation, dispute resolution or arbitration, fluent in Dutch and English, strong drafting and analytical skills, and a

Qualifications

• Dutch-qualified candidate with 1–6 years' post-qualification experience in commercial litigation.
• Experience in dispute resolution or arbitration.
• Strong understanding of Dutch civil procedure.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and legal advice for cross-border disputes.
• Manage case strategy and liaise with clients and external stakeholders.
• Support advocacy before Dutch courts and arbitral tribunals.

Skills

Dutch fluency

English fluency

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Education

Dutch law qualification

Job description

Description

Are you an ambitious Associate on the lookout for a new challenge, and keen to join an international firm with a well-established worldwide presence? Are you a Dutch-qualified lawyer looking to work in an enterprising team with the energy of a start-up, but backed by the resources of a powerhouse global firm? If so, this could be the role for you. We are seeking a junior or mid-level Litigation Associate to join our growing team in Amsterdam.

Us

Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world's strongest integrated law firms, committed to providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet.

This is an exciting time to join the Squire Patton Boggs as we continue to grow our presence in the Netherlands; you'll be joining an ambitious Dutch practice, leveraging our entrepreneurial spirit to build a best-in-class offering. In return, you'll receive a perhaps unrivalled opportunity to balance responsibility, business development, and career progression, with the support of an internationally recognised team at your side.

You

We are looking for a Dutch-qualified candidate with between 1 and 6 years' post-qualification experience in commercial litigation, dispute resolution or arbitration, a strong understanding of Dutch civil procedure, and the ability to work effectively on complex cross-border matters in a fast-paced international environment. Fluency in Dutch and English is essential.

We are seeking candidates with strong academic credentials, excellent analytical and drafting skills, and experience gained at a leading law firm.

Our Offer

You will work on high-profile, complex and often cross-border disputes for leading multinational companies, financial institutions and private equity clients. Your caseload will include a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including contractual disputes, post-acquisition and shareholder disputes, regulatory and enforcement matters, and other strategically significant contentious issues.

Working as part of an international team, you will be responsible for drafting pleadings and legal advice, managing case strategy, liaising with clients and external stakeholders, and supporting advocacy before the Dutch courts and arbitral tribunals.

In Return, You'll Receive

• Workplace Culture & Pro Bono Opportunities - our Associates are encouraged to get involved with our global Workplace Culture & Development and pro bono initiatives, and 100 hours of contributions in this space count towards the chargeable hours target.
• Competitive Pay & Bonus Schemes.
• Flexible Working - the firm advocates hybrid working practices to support your work/life balance.
• Learning & Development - our Associate Development Programme supports you at every step of your career.

What You Need To Know

We are an inclusive employer and aim to ensure our workforce is representative of our society. We welcome applications regardless of age, neurodiversity, disability, family or parental status, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression or other legally protected characteristics. We will make reasonable adjustments and adaptions to our recruitment process to ensure it is inclusive for anyone who wishes to apply.