Senior Legal Services Lawyer Private Equity

Vistra; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension plan

Bonus plan

Training platform

Home office support

Well-being program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Vistra seeks a Senior Legal Services Lawyer Private Equity to serve our largest Private Equity client portfolio in the Netherlands. You will report to the Manager Legal Services and provide a full range of corporate legal services.

You will work with a tight team of legal and relationship managers to ensure high client satisfaction, tackle complex questions, and expand knowledge across portfolios. 2–4 years of relevant experience and a law degree with Dutch focus are preferred.

Qualifications

• Structured, detail-oriented with high focus on quality and client satisfaction.
• Excellent command of English and Dutch, written and spoken.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of Book 2 Dutch Civil Code and basic accounting knowledge.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in a corporate legal environment.
• Experience in advising international clients and managing client relationships.
• Bachelor and/or Master in Law with Dutch law emphasis in corporate/notary/fiscal law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review resolutions, agreements, PoAs, and other documents for legal transactions.
• Coordinate and prepare legal documentation for approval of financial statements; assist auditors as needed.
• Identify compliance risks and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Manage daily corporate legal matters under supervision within Dutch law framework.
• Maintain client files with accurate and timely corporate documentation.
• Coordinate deadlines and liaise with Senior Legal Services Lawyer or manager.
• Advise on legal and fiscal issues of client structures and proposed transactions.
• Identify potential liabilities and escalate as needed.
• Maintain proactive and professional communication with clients and advisors.
• Build and manage relationships with clients.

Skills

Corporate law

Legal research

English language

Client management

Dutch law knowledge

Education

Bachelor/Master in Law

Dutch Law emphasis (company/notary/fiscal)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction. But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

Would you like to deploy your expertise in a young, energetic, fast paced family? Vistra is looking to recruit a Senior Legal Services Lawyer Private Equity for our largest Private Equity client portfolio.

Scope

You will report into the Manager Legal Services and provide a full range of legal advice and services.

In your day to day activities, you will work with a tight team of Legal, along with dedicated financials and relationship managers. You will work together to ensure high client satisfaction, solve complex questions and provide a full range of corporate services for your client entities. In addition you will be able to spar with experienced legals on other portfolio’s and expand your knowledge and grow together.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review the resolutions, agreements, poa's and other documents related to legal transactions and coordination with third party service providers;
• Coordinate, review and prepare the legal documentation for approval and adoption financial statements as well as coordination of assistance of auditor;
• Identify the compliance risks;
• Handle daily management of client entities and corporate legal matters under supervision of a manager of Senior Legal Services Lawyer and in accordance with Dutch corporate law and regulations;
• Client files are being maintained properly, through timely and accurate drafted, reviewed and revised corporate legal documentation;
• Provide timely and accurate administration and coordination of deadlines of corporate legal matters in cooperation with Senior Legal Services Lawyer, or manager;
• Identify the legal and fiscal aspects, queries and problems issues of client structures and proposed transactions and consult with the third parties for advise if needed;
• Proactively identify any potential (Director's) liabilities;
• Proactive and professional (verbal and written) communication with clients, shareholders, advisors and other relevant parties concerning legal matters;
• Build and manage professional business relationships with clients.

Key Requirements

• Structured, detail-oriented person, with a high focus on quality and client satisfaction;
• Excellent command of the and English language, verbal and written;
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• Basic knowledge of Book 2 Dutch Civil Code and basic accounting knowledge;
• 2-4 years of relevant experiences;
• Experience in providing Legal support in a Corporate environment;
• Experience in managing and advising (international) clients;
• Completed Bachelor and/or Master in Law (preferably Dutch Law with emphasis on company law, Notary law or Fiscal law).

Company Benefits

AtVistra Netherlandsoffice, we provide a challenging position in an ambitious organization where no day is the same. A company with a view to the future where you can grow together with and, above all, put your own stamp on. In addition, we offer:

• Market conform remuneration and benefits (e.g., allowance to travel to work);
• 8% holiday allowance & 26 days off per year plus 1 flexible public holiday. The option to buy (max. 5) vacation days;
• Collective pension scheme, non-contributory, optionto voluntary save extra with a maximum of 5,4%;
• Vistra Bonus Plan, based on Vistra Group performance and individual performance;
• Learning and training, i.e., via our digital learning environment ‘Vistra Skills Platform’;
• Work laptop;
• The possibility to work partially from home and a fee to set up your home office;
• Our Well-being program (Open Up);
• Employee discounts via Benefits at Work;
• Bike riding via the bike scheme;
• Free coffee, tea, soft drinks and fresh fruits in our office.

Vistra supports employees’ charitable efforts by encouragingengagement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and projects to improve our impact as a company. You could participate in team volunteering activities to support your communities, with one day per year being paid for. Don’t have the time? With Payroll Giving it will be easier and more financially attractive for you to donate to charity.

We value interdepartmental collaboration, work as ONE Vistra throughout the world and of course get to know each other better outside of work at our DoMiBo’s (Thursday Afternoon Drinks). We look forward to getting to know you better as well!