Senior Associate, Banking & Finance - Restructuring

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

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Dutch-qualified Banking & Finance lawyer in Amsterdam to handle high-profile financing matters from energy transition project finance to acquisition finance. You will advise on diverse structures, draft and negotiate core financing documents, and guide transactions to closing on both lender and borrower sides.

You will collaborate across departments, support knowledge development, and mentor junior lawyers in a dynamic, international practice.

Qualifications

• Dutch-qualified lawyer with solid Banking & Finance experience.
• Exposure to both lender and borrower financing transactions.
• (extra) Should be fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with finance documentation and transaction execution.
• Interest in financial restructuring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on financing structures including acquisition, leveraged, real estate, project and structured finance.
• Draft and negotiate LMA-style loan agreements, security documents, direct and intercreditor agreements.
• Guide transactions through closing, on both lender and borrower sides.
• Prepare opinions on finance and security law matters.
• Maintain client relationships and identify market opportunities.
• Collaborate with Corporate/M&A, Litigation, Financial Regulatory, Real Estate and Notarial teams.
• Contribute to knowledge development and thought leadership.
• Coach junior lawyers and support growth of the Banking & Finance practice.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the Banking & Finance team.

Skills

Banking & Finance experience

Lender & borrower exposure

Dutch-English bilingual

Client relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree (Dutch-qualified)

Job description

Selby Jennings is seeking a Dutch-qualified Banking & Finance lawyer in Amsterdam to handle high-profile financing matters from energy transition project finance to acquisition finance. You will advise on diverse structures, draft and negotiate core financing documents, and guide transactions to closing on both lender and borrower sides.

You will collaborate across departments, support knowledge development, and mentor junior lawyers in a dynamic, international practice.