Associate – International Team/German Desk (3 – 5 years PAE)

Blenheim is an innovative mid-sized law firm in Amsterdam. With approximately 50 employees, including 30 lawyers, we are always looking for the best way to assist our clients.

We like to go the extra mile for our clients and tackle challenging legal questions. Do you like to go the extra mile? Then we invite you to apply for the position of Associate -International Team/German Desk.

International Team at Blenheim

Our International Team consists of three lawyers under the direction of Managing Associate Adam Kiolle. These lawyers have a background in Australia, Germany and New Zealand, who work hand in hand with our Dutch lawyers, enabling us to meet the specific needs of our international clients. Within our German Desk, we frequently advise and litigate for Dutch and German clients in the SME+ sector and assist them in matters governed by both Dutch and German law.

Your role within the team

This position offers opportunities to contribute to the growth of Blenheim’s International Team and to expand the German Desk. You will be required to work independently, as well as part of larger teams. At Blenheim, initiative, a commercial mindset and client communication are key. You will be responsible for handling interesting matters in the areas of corporate law, commercial law, and arbitration. It is important that you also have an interest in the other practice areas of our office (including administrative law, employment law and real estate law). In these areas, you will provide professional support to Blenheim’s other lawyers.

Your workplace

When it comes to our three partners, Jeroen Latour, Arjen Paardekooper and Mark van Weeren, the door is always open. This also applies across the board to Blenheim’s various teams.

Our light and vibrant office is situated at Westerdoksdijk 40, in the middle of Amsterdam, with a beautiful view of the city centre and the IJ.

Our bar on the ground floor, overlooking the water, is home to our weekly office drinks, and our office boat, that we regularly board as a team, is moored at the quay.

You also have the possibility to work from home.

We offer:

We offer a challenging position as an Associate – International Team/German Desk, plus:

  • An attractive salary.
  • The possibility to attend courses, training and continuing professional education.
  • The room to develop your own interests as part of our international practice.
  • Possible growth opportunities towards a role as a lawyer.
  • Depending on your years of experience, the possibility for a permanent contract and a bonus.

Your background:

  • You completed law school in the Netherlands or Germany.
  • You are registered as a lawyer (or have the possibility to be registered) in the Netherlands or Germany.
  • You have a passion for business and building our international practice.
  • You are result-oriented and take pride in your work.
  • You possess broad interests and are commercially minded.
  • You possess strong analytical skills and communication skills.
  • You are proactive.
  • You can work well independently, but you also work well in a team.
  • You are fluent in German and English (spoken and in writing). Preferably also fluent in Dutch.

Interested in this position?

Would you like to apply? An interview process at Blenheim consists of 4 rounds and takes 2 to 3 weeks on average:

  • Application: does yours stand out?
  • An initial interview with our HR manager Martine Brouwer – ‘t Hart.
  • An assessment consisting of a number of personality and ability tests.
  • An interview with Managing Associate Adam Kiolle and partner Arjen Paardekooper.

Do you have any questions about the vacancy Associate – International Team/German Desk? Please contact Martine Brouwer – ‘t Hart at 020-521 01 00 or mail@blenheim.nl.