Senior Legal Counsel – (Sustainable) Finance, Investment Funds & Regulatory (English version)

Senior Legal Counsel – (Sustainable) Finance, Investment Funds & Regulatory (English version)

As a Senior Legal Counsel within the Impact, Finance & Technology practice group, you will advise a diverse range of clients, such as fund managers, investors and financial institutions, on complex legal and regulatory issues. From day one, you will be given a great deal of responsibility, have direct contact with clients and play an active role in the further development and growth of the practice. Your career. Your choice.

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for advising and supporting clients within the financial sector. You will work on a wide range of matters relating to financial regulation, fund structuring and compliance. In doing so, you will combine in-depth legal expertise with a pragmatic approach and maintain close contact with clients and regulators. Building relationships with (new) clients is a key part of this role.

Your duties will include:
• Advising clients on Dutch and European financial regulation and supervisory issues.
• Assisting with the establishment, structuring and management of investment funds and alternative fund structures.
• Providing support with licensing processes, registrations and compliance matters in dealings with regulators such as the AFM.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating fund documentation, investment and management agreements.
• Conducting legal due diligence reviews and contributing to the further growth of the practice and client relationships.

What will you bring?

• A completed Master’s degree in Dutch or European Financial Law.
• Approximately 6 years’ relevant work experience in the field of investment funds, asset management, financial supervision law or financial services.
• In-depth knowledge of the AIFMD and the associated Dutch and European regulations.
• Experience with fund structuring, authorisation processes, governance issues and legal due diligence processes.
• Excellent command of English and strong analytical, communication and commercial skills. Fluency in Dutch is an advantage. 

About the team
You will become part of Grant Thornton’s Legal team, where professional expertise, collaboration and growth are key. We work on a wide range of legal issues for clients across various sectors, both nationally and internationally. The team has an open, collegial atmosphere in which everyone helps one another and is given the opportunity to develop. We work flexibly and in a hybrid model, and meet in person at least once a week at our office in Amsterdam, spread across two open-plan floors with views of the Johan Cruijff ArenA and the Ziggo Dome. It’s an inspiring place where you’ll collaborate with colleagues from all disciplines to find smart solutions for our clients. 

What do we offer you?

Your career. Your choice. At Grant Thornton, you’ll be given the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally. You’ll work in a people-focused organisation with an open culture where you can really make a difference. 

We also offer: 
• A salary based on your experience; 
• 29 days’ annual leave, with the option to buy additional days; 
• Excellent fringe benefits, such as an end-of-year bonus and a non-contributory pension scheme; 
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home to achieve a healthy work-life balance; 
• The freedom to swap standard public holidays for public holidays from your own culture. 
 
Over Grant Thornton   
Grant Thornton is a world-class network organisation. Internationally, we are one of the largest accountancy and advisory firms, ranking seventh globally! Here in the Netherlands, we enjoy the fantastic benefits of a smaller organisation with an open culture, combined with the international opportunities and multicultural experience of one of the world’s largest organisations. We always go the extra mile – for our clients and, above all, for you. This ensures you have the very best working environment: one that is inclusive and where we are strongly committed to sustainability. We work for both profit and non-profit organisations. Specialise in whatever way you wish and work every day towards a world that aligns with your ideals and goals. 

Ready to determine your path?

Apply today and find out how you can grow and make a difference at Grant Thornton!  
Would you like to find out more about this role or working at Grant Thornton? Anne Baas (088 676 9026 or anne.baas@carrierebijgt.nl) is on hand to help you.