Senior Legal Officer - Corporate

Hawksford; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksford is seeking a qualified Senior Legal Officer – Corporate to manage a portfolio of complex client companies from a legal, compliance, and corporate secretarial perspective. This role involves mentoring a team of junior legal officers and ensuring adherence to corporate law and regulatory frameworks.

You will handle legal support for account managers and directors, while collaborating with banks and advisors. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant law and 2–5 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant professional legal experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a legal role.
• Strong working knowledge of Dutch AML legislation, including the Wtt and Wwft.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact in relation to the legal and compliance matters of the client company.
• Preparation and review of Client Acceptance Files.
• Opening of bank accounts and cash management.
• Preparation of agreements and corporate documents.

Skills

Legal compliance

Team collaboration

Client relationship management

Drafting agreements

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Private Law, Notarial Law, or Corporate/Company Law

Job description

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Legal Officer – Corporate to join our team.

This role involves managing a portfolio of complex client companies from a legal, compliance, and corporate secretarial perspective, while supervising and mentoring a team of junior legal officers. You will provide legal support to account managers, client directors, and managing directors, ensuring adherence to corporate law and regulatory frameworks. The position requires independent planning, preparation of agreements and corporate documents, and close collaboration with banks, advisors, and regulatory institutions.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact in relation to the legal and compliance matters of the client company.
• Taking care of preparation and review of Client Acceptance Files.
• Opening of bank accounts and cash management.
• Preparation of agreements and corporate documents such as powers of attorney, resolutions and minutes.
• Assisting in preparing and attending meetings with clients and advisors.
• Consulting with banks, lawyers, accountants, tax consultants and (semi) governmental institutions.
• Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Keeping the client and legal files up to date.
• Joining client relationship meetings or business development events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Private Law, Notarial Law, or Corporate/Company Law
• 2–5 years of relevant professional legal experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a legal role
• Strong working knowledge of Dutch AML legislation, including the Wtt and Wwft
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Good understanding of Dutch is preferred
• Proactive and assertive approach with strong collaboration skills and a genuine team mindset
• Based within a reasonable commuting distance of Amsterdam Zuid