Legal Assistant – Bussum

We are currently recruiting a Legal Assistant (m/f/x) to enforce our legal department. This person will be based in Bussum (the Netherlands) as part of our Central Services team. The Central Services team is located in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and the United Kingdom and consists of more than 50 specialists who are responsible for the legal, reporting, accounting, tax, investor relations, technology, HR, ESG and marketing functions of Waterland.

The Legal Assistant will:

• Assist with contract management (arranging for signing of contracts and ensuring accurate record-keeping of contracts);
• Assist with legal entity management and corporate housekeeping;
• Process transactions in equity management tools;
• Give administrative support to the legal department.

The role is of a legal and administrative nature and involves working with a supportive and dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. The projects you will work on offer a continuous learning opportunity.

We love getting to know you and your personal strength and views. Please find below some qualifications and skills you have already gained:

• This role does not require previous experience, we will provide full training and support;
• If you do have earlier experience (through an internship or other experience) we would love to hear about it;
• You have a high learning ability and like to work with (legal) software tools;
• You enjoy the legal environment;
• You have demonstrated the ability to work independently and efficiently, as good project and time management is essential in this position;
• Profound knowledge of Dutch and English. If you have knowledge of any other language, we would love to hear about it.
• Bachelor of Laws is a plus.

A down-to-earth and open team player, having good communication skills, service-oriented, decisive, creative yet pragmatic attitude, initiative-driven, curious and passionate.

Well-organized, pro-active, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines. Taking ownership for tasks at hand.

We offer a full-time time employment contract.

We commit ourselves to encouraging true team spirit and creating an inclusive and dynamic working environment in which each team member can pursue the knowledge needed to boost their career. Work-life integration and hybrid working (at least 3 days per week in the office) are important to us.