Managing Associate (6-8 years experience)

Managing Associate (6-8 years experience)

Omschrijving vacature

For our Amsterdam Dispute Resolution Practice we are looking for a Managing Associate (6-8 years of experience).

Wie zijn wij

Linklaters is one of the leading global law firms, with approximately 2,900 lawyers with 29 offices in 20 jurisdictions. We have been active in the Dutch market since 2004. Our Amsterdam office currently consists of 69 lawyers, including 13 Partners and Counsels.

We have embarked on a further growth strategy for our Dispute Resolution practice worldwide. In 2019, we have further expanded our Dutch Dispute Resolution practice which now consists of 2 Partners (Gerard Meijer and Daniella Strik) and 14 Associates, 2 PSL’s and 1 Paralegal.

Over the past decade, this group has won mandates in high-profile cases, such as:

• the representation of Steinhoff in its defense against multiple collective actions following its accounting irregularities;
• Mediahuis in the inquiry proceedings at the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal in relation to TMG;
• Air France in its defense against damages claims in relation to the alleged air cargo cartel;
• the representation of The Royal Bank of Scotland in an arbitration against ABN AMRO Bank N.V. in relation to the break-up of ABN AMRO group; and
• representing Ageas (Fortis) against the Dutch State and ABN AMRO Bank in its disputes on the nationalisation of Fortis;
• South Stream in proceedings at the Netherlands Commercial Court, at first instance and in appeal, in relation to a claim filed against it by one of its subcontractors;
• the representation Chevron in setting aside proceedings regarding arbitral awards in a an investment arbitration against the Republic of Ecuador.

Werkzaamheden

Key responsibilities and challenges

• You will be working on challenging matters for Dutch and international clients.
• You will be preparing dispute resolution strategy, drafting litigation and arbitration documents and settlement agreements, researching and advising our clients.
• As part of the team, you will also participate in business development activities.
• You will have an important role in managing case-teams with more junior lawyers.
• Participating in the legal academic debate by writing articles will be encouraged.

Characteristics, Skills & Experience required

Experience required

• You are qualified in Dutch law and have 6-8 years of experience.

Skills

• You will have experience and a keen interest in litigation and/or arbitration.
• You have a strong analytical legal mind and enjoy drafting litigation documents in a convincing and precise manner.
• You like the challenge of investigating factual and legal issues to find that winning argument for our clients.
• You have excellent drafting skills in Dutch, good drafting skills in English.
• You are able to demonstrate an imaginative and commercial approach, combining this with a commitment to deliver the highest quality standards to our clients.
• You are able to manage a case-team and coach junior lawyers that are part of such a team.
• You have the perseverance and resilience to perform well under pressure, and are honest and reliable.
• You enjoy working in an international team alongside highly accomplished lawyers from different disciplines from across the world.
• You have good commercial judgment and relationship building ability with clients.

Characteristics

• Innovative and practical
• Team player
• Proactive
• Commercially minded
• Energetic
• Inspiring, supporting and coaching others to learn.

Our offer

• Being part of a leading global firm with access to colleagues in 20 other jurisdictions to address legal issues and business development opportunities and a Dutch team with strong ambition to expand.
• Participating in Linklaters Law & Business School, a framework for ongoing professional development. Together with your international colleagues you will have access to a comprehensive range of learning activities, relating to skills and legal knowledge.
• A market leading compensation and benefits arrangement.
• An inclusive culture that empowers people to determine where they get their work done. We will trust you to make the right choice about when you need to be in the office to maintain excellent client service, fulfil your work obligations in the most effective way and maintain cohesion within your team.

How to Apply
Please apply online using the link below, attaching your CV, grade transcripts, a letter expressing your motivation and any other supporting documents. Part of the application process is making an assessment (a test) and we might ask you for references.

For further information regarding this vacancy please contact Inez van Gendt, HR Assistant via 020-7996200 or Inez.van_gendt@linklaters.com.

Wij vragen

• You are qualified in Dutch law
• 6-8 years of experience

Wij bieden

• Being part of a leading global firm with access to colleagues in 20 other jurisdictions to address legal issues and business development opportunities and a Dutch team with strong ambition to expand
• Participating in Linklaters Law & Business School - a framework for ongoing professional development. Together with your international colleagues you will have access to a comprehensive range of learning activities - relating to skills and legal knowledge
• A market leading compensation and benefits arrangement
• An inclusive culture that empowers people to determine where they get their work done. We will trust you to make the right choice about when you need to be in the office to maintain excellent client service - fulfil your work obligations in the most effective way and maintain cohesion within your team