Jobs in the Netherlands, in English.

Senior Assistant – M&A Practice

On-site in Amsterdam·Added 6 days ago (last checked 20 Oct)

Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Amsterdam
Contract
Fixed-term
Languages
Dutch
Experience
3+ years

Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • At least three years of relevant experience in an administrative, secretarial, or assistant role, preferably within a professional services environment.
  • A positive, team-oriented attitude and the willingness to support colleagues.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • A proactive and flexible working attitude, with an affinity for administrative and financial processes.
  • A good command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
  • Strong computer skills; experience with AI tools is a plus.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

The opportunity to work in the heart of a dynamic M&A practice, in close collaboration with an experienced Senior PA and a wide team of colleagues. In addition, we offer:

  • A challenging position of 30-37.5 hours per week.
  • A market-competitive salary, appropriate to your experience and the level of the role.
  • A 13th month as part of your annual salary.
  • A good pension scheme.
  • A travel allowance based on your commuting distance;
  • Ample development opportunities for a talented and ambitious assistant who takes initiative.
  • A challenging and collegial working environment.

The role

This concerns the role of assistant to Lennard Keijzer, head of the private equity practice, working within our M&A practice. This is a hands-on position in the heart of a very active and dynamic practice group of the firm, where your contribution is visible every day. In close collaboration with the Senior PA, you will ensure that the daily operations of a busy and dynamic practice run smoothly. In some areas, you will take the lead independently (such as on the administrative side of the practice), while in others, you will act as a supporting force and back-up to the Senior PA.

What you'll do

  • Administrative support of the practice (organizing new matters, invoicing, etc.)
  • Contributing to an efficient and well-organized working environment and supporting improvements in administrative processes.
  • Coordinating travel arrangements, meetings, and other practical logistics.
  • Acting as a point of contact for clients, lawyers, and other team members on the above subjects.

Supporting responsibilities (back-up for Senior PA)

  • Assisting with calendar management and inbox management and helping to execute and follow up on actions and requests, in close coordination with the Senior PA and the broader team of lawyers.

You are a proactive and organized support professional who enjoys working in a collegial environment. You get energy from contributing to an organized working environment and from liaising with lawyers and colleagues from other teams (finance, billing, etc.). You are service-oriented, eager to learn, and accustomed to managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a dynamic setting.

Hiring process

Do you recognize yourself in this profile? We would love to receive your application via the button below. For questions, you can contact Bess Balhuizen via bess.balhuizen@debrauw.com. We look forward to speaking with you!

About De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek

In their own words

About the company & team

De Brauw is a leading Dutch law firm with a powerful international practice. We guide clients where it matters, whether that is in Amsterdam or on the other side of the world. Our lawyers, notaries, and tax specialists advise at the highest level on complex, often cross-border legal issues. For more than 150 years, we have combined legal depth with strategic insight and social commitment. Innovation, substance, and development are central to us – in our services and our people. That is why we are always looking for new talent! What drives us? The ambition to think ahead and to become better together. We are one team, with room for different perspectives and for everyone's contribution. That is why we continue to invest in development: in our people, our organization, and the profession.

All open roles at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
WhatsApp

Data Assistant – Legal Data & Project Management

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek1w ago
Amsterdam

ICT Lead Project Manager

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek1w ago
Amsterdam

Senior HR Business Partner

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek1mo ago
Amsterdam

Student internship - Arbitrage

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek1mo ago
€1.1k a monthAmsterdam

Finance Officer

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek1mo ago
Amsterdam

Working Student - Corporate Litigation

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek1mo ago
Amsterdam

Working Student - Regulatory & Criminal Enforcement

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek1mo ago
Amsterdam
See all 52 jobs