Trainee Lawyer Real Estate
In this position, you are part of the Real Estate section. The section consists of lawyers, (candidate) civil law notaries, and assistants who work closely and with pleasure for the profession.
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This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
you have experience in advising and/or litigating regarding commercial contracts;
you have at least six years of work experience as a lawyer (in training), possibly supplemented by work experience as an in-house counsel;
you have solid (basic) knowledge of contract law and the willingness to expand it further;
you can express yourself excellently both orally and in writing in Dutch and English; and
you are preferably available as soon as possible (a later start date is negotiable).
a good salary of min. € 9,401.- and max. € 10,682.- gross per month on a full-time basis depending on your work experience, knowledge, and competencies, possibly supplemented by a variable and performance bonus; and
an additional flexible benefit, 8% holiday allowance, at least 28 vacation days on a full-time basis, a good pension scheme, the possibility to join our collective health insurance, a laptop and iPhone, and full public transport reimbursement.
In this position, you will be part of the Commercial Contracts section. The team is led by Annelies van der Ploeg and Rieme-Jan Tjittes and consists of young, enthusiastic lawyers with high-level expertise. It operates at the top of the market and is engaged in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, as well as proceedings before the government courts and in (international) arbitrations regarding them.
As a senior associate, you will work in an ambitious and cheerful team within a versatile practice. Your clients are (inter)national companies and renowned (inter)national law firms. You will be involved in the full 'life cycle' of commercial contracts. As a result, you will get the opportunity to litigate, advise, negotiate, and draft. Quality and knowledge sharing are central, and you will regularly collaborate with other sections within the firm.
In this role, you will contribute to the further expansion of the practice. You will be an important point of contact for clients and will be given the space to shape your activities based on your expertise and interests. Entrepreneurship is strongly encouraged. There are good opportunities for career growth.
working in the top commercial contracts team with the possibility of becoming a super-specialist;
a next step in your career as an experienced lawyer at a large and professional firm with a good reputation and high rankings (including Legal 500 and Chambers);
an independent role with a lot of responsibility, room for your own initiatives, and the possibility to grow within the firm;
good individual training and development opportunities, including through our BK Academy and postgraduate specialization courses, such as the Grotius Academie;
the possibility to work at our location in The Hague and/or in Amsterdam;
Are you the dedicated senior associate we are looking for? Then send us your application documents via the application form on our website. Do you want to know more about this vacancy? Then please contact our recruiters or contact Annelies van der Ploeg or Rieme-Jan Tjittes. The application procedure in principle consists of two interviews, possibly supplemented by an online assessment and reference check. A pre-employment screening, in which providing a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is a part, is part of the procedure.
BarentsKrans is an independent, Dutch law and notary firm. With over 170 colleagues, we work on beautiful legal challenges, both nationally and internationally. We have an office in the center of The Hague and on the Zuidas in Amsterdam. Our firm consists of the following sections: Employment Law, Banking & Finance, Cassation, Commercial Contracts, Corporate, Commercial & Financial Litigation, Corporate / M&A, EU & Competition, IP, Data & Technology, and Real Estate.
At BarentsKrans, we love challenges. Just like you. In close-knit teams, you tackle complex cases. This requires quality and character. From both your team and from you. You develop across the full spectrum and expand your expertise. In this regard, our open culture and personal guidance are indispensable. We also enjoy what we do. We are dedicated, entrepreneurial, and look out for one another. This is how you truly get ahead at BarentsKrans.
you are a curious and 'no nonsense' person;
you are serious about your work, but do not take yourself overly seriously;
you work with a high degree of independence;