Paralegal

Elevate; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate is seeking a Paralegal in Amsterdam to support investments across the Netherlands and Germany. You will draft and review legal documents, assist onboarding, and manage closing logistics, while ensuring compliance and efficiency through legal automation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in corporate law, Dutch or German legal qualifications, and fluency in Dutch and German with strong English communication for international teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in corporate law, preferably in law firms, private equity, or investment settings.
• Law degree in Dutch or German qualification, suitable for cross-border work.
• Fluency in Dutch and German; English essential for cross- border communication.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review NDAs, engagement letters, resolutions, and transfer agreements using templates.
• Onboard new team members and coordinate internal approvals and documentation.
• Manage signing process and logistics for investment closings.
• Monitor Dutch and German law updates to keep processes compliant.
• Maintain records of board compositions for portfolio companies.
• Support the investment team with day-to-day legal needs via automation tools.

Skills

Contract review

Organisational skills

Legal documentation management

Attention to detail

Education

Dutch HBO-Recht or similar

German law qualification (Wirtschaftsjurist)

Tools

Legal automation platforms

Process optimisation tools

Job description

Join an Innovative Investment Team as a Paralegal in Amsterdam!

Are you a motivated and detail-oriented legal professional looking to excel in a dynamic, technology-driven environment?

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Paralegal to become a key part of an 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 our Paralegal, you will play a vital role in supporting our 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 closings. You will work closely with the investment team to ensure compliance, efficiency, and accuracy in all legal matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and review legal documents such as NDAs, engagement letters, resolutions, and transfer agreements, primarily utilising templates.
• Assist in onboarding new team members, coordinating necessary internal approvals and documentation.
• Manage the signing process and logistics to ensure smooth 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.
• Support the investment team with day-to-day legal needs, ensuring processes are streamlined through legal automation tools.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience: 3+ years working within corporate law, preferably in law firms, private equity, or investment environments.
• Education: Law degree in Dutch (HBO-Recht or similar) and/or German law (Wirtschaftsjurist or comparable qualification).
• Languages: Proficiency in Dutch and German; fluency in English is essential for communication across international teams.
• Skills: Strong contract review abilities, excellent organisational skills, and familiarity with legal documentation management.
• Tech-savvy: Comfortable using legal automation platforms and process optimisation tools to improve efficiency.
• Personal Attributes: Discretion, attention to detail, proactive mindset, and the ability to multitask effectively.

Preferred Extras:

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

Location:

• Based in Amsterdam, with flexibility for local or remote work arrangements.

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a collaborative and innovative organisation committed to excellence and continuous improvement. We offer a stimulating work environment where your contribution directly impacts our investment success. Grow your legal career with us, leveraging the latest technology to transform traditional processes.

About Elevate

Elevate is a global provider of consulting, technology, and services for law departments and law firms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of 1,600+ legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operates across the United States, Europe, the UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

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. We are proud to have been ranked Band 1 in Chambers’ Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

Our Vision: A world where legal and business teams achieve extraordinary outcomes together.

At Legal Talent, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our success. As The Law Company, transforming the legal business landscape, we believe a diverse and inclusive culture is essential for attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s top talent. We empower our people to bring their authentic selves to work because diversity of experience and perspective drives innovation and simply makes good business sense.

As strong advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Legal Talent is committed to hiring talented professionals from all backgrounds.

We invite you to join the Legal Talent team and help us reshape the legal industry, making a real impact on the legal universe.