Paralegal

Elevate; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate in Amsterdam seeks a Paralegal to support a Dutch and German investment team with corporate-law workflows. You will draft, review, and manage legal documents, assist with onboarding, and coordinate signing and closings, leveraging automation tools to improve efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in corporate law, strong language skills in Dutch, German, and English, and hands-on experience with document management and process automation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working within corporate law, preferably in law firms, private equity, or investment environments.
• Proficient in reading and drafting legal documents in Dutch, German, and English, with professional fluency.
• Experience with onboarding, transaction signing, and closings; familiar with automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review NDAs, engagement letters, and other legal documents using templates.
• Support investment team with day-to-day legal needs and automate processes.
• Manage signing process and closing logistics for investment transactions.
• Monitor updates in Dutch and German law to keep processes compliant.
• Maintain records of board compositions for portfolio companies.
• Assist in onboarding new team members and securing internal approvals.

Skills

Contract review

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Discretion

AI & automation

Tools

Legal automation platforms

Process optimization tools

Job description

Join an Investment Team as a Paralegal in Amsterdam!

Are you a motivated and detail-oriented legal professional looking to excel in a dynamic environment? We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Paralegal to become a key part of a Dutch and German investment team based in Amsterdam. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid background in corporate law and a passion for streamlining legal processes through automation tools.

About the Role:

As the Paralegal, you will play a vital role in supporting legal activities related to investments across the Netherlands and Germany. Your responsibilities will include reviewing, drafting, and managing legal documents, ensuring seamless onboarding of new team members, and assisting with transaction signing and closings. You will work closely with the M&A legal counsel and the investment team to ensure efficiency and accuracy in all legal matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and review legal documents such as NDAs, NBOs, engagement letters, resolutions, and MPP transfer agreements, primarily utilizing templates.
• Support the investment team with day-to-day legal needs, ensuring processes are streamlined through legal automation tools.
• Manage the signing process and logistics to ensure smooth signing and closing of investment transactions.
• Monitor legal updates relevant to Dutch and German law to keep the legal processes compliant and current.
• Maintain accurate records of board compositions for portfolio companies.
• Assist with related skills and prompts to improve legal drafting and review efficiency.
• Assist in onboarding new team members, coordinating necessary internal approvals and documentation.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience: 3+ years working within corporate law, preferably in law firms, private equity, or investment environments.
• Languages: Proficient in reading and drafting legal documents in Dutch, German, and English, with the ability to communicate fluently and naturally in professional and everyday settings.
• Skills: Strong contract review abilities, excellent organizational skills, and familiarity with legal documentation management.
• Tech-savvy: Comfortable using legal automation platforms and process optimization tools to improve efficiency; affinity with driving efficiency through AI
• Personal Attributes: Discretion, attention to detail, proactive mindset, and the ability to multitask effectively.

Preferred Extras:

• Experience supporting investment transactions or private equity deals.
• Additional familiarity with legal tech tools for automation and process improvement.

Location:

• Based in Amsterdam.

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative investment environment committed to creating sustainable, long-term value through partnerships with entrepreneurs and management teams. Based in Amsterdam, you will work alongside experienced professionals who value integrity, excellence, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to grow your legal career, leverage the latest technology to transform traditional processes, and contribute directly to strategic initiatives and investment success.

About Elevate

Elevate is a global provider of consulting, technology, and services for law departments and law firms.

Legal Talent is our flexible resourcing division, redefining careers in the legal industry. We connect exceptional legal professionals with the evolving needs of our customers through a curated, world-class global talent community and advanced, technology-enabled search capabilities. As strong advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Legal Talent is committed to hiring talented professionals from all backgrounds.