Our client is an entrepreneurial Dutch bank, headquartered in The Hague. It has strong corporate banking activities, over 600 employees and offices in Frankfurt, London and Brussels. For our client’s legal team, operating in close cooperation with the business, we are currently looking for an experienced LEGAL COUNSEL – DEBT FINANCING
The position will involve a wide range of high profile debt-financing transactions including leveraged buy-outs and re-financings, structured finance, project finance, asset finance, real estate finance, acquisition finance and distressed asset finance.
As legal counsel you are expected to provide a broad range of professional legal services to help achieve the bank’s business objectives and strategy. You will provide legal support to our client’s business including contribution to the execution and implementation of various types of debt financing agreements, negotiating, reviewing, examining transaction documentation and advising on legal matters in general.
You will have the opportunity to take up a wide range of work in various sectors in an international environment. Working at our client demands strong interpersonal skills, willingness to work closely with the business, flexibility and entrepreneurship. You must be a reliable sparring partner to both legal and commercial colleagues.
REQUESTED
- University degree in Dutch law, German law or English law (or common law equivalent)
- At least 5 years of relevant experience at a reputable law firm or financial institution
- Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating debt financing transaction documentation (including LMA)
- Ability to communicate clearly at all levels.
- Fluent written and spoken English and Dutch. German language is an advantage.
OFFERED
- A dynamic and entrepreneurial organization
- High profile finance transactions
- A challenging position covering a variety of business sectors
- An inspiring legal team with high professional standards
For further information and application please contact Mr J.F. (Jan Fresemann) van der Hoeven of Legal Circles (www.legalcircles.nl). You can call him (+31 6 13961072) or apply by email (vanderhoeven@legalcircles.nl).
Legal Circles specialises in providing intermediary services for clients seeking experienced lawyers for both permanent and interim positions. Legal Circles works for renowned law firms, financial institutions and both national and international enterprises.