Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel - Employment Law (6-Month Contract)

Location: Amsterdam (Hybrid - 2 days on-site per week)

Type: Contract / Freelance

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a seasoned Legal Secretary with a passion for Employment Law? We're looking for a confident, bilingual professional to support senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, dynamic legal environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organisation on a 6-month initial contract, with the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level legal administrative support to senior stakeholders
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel
• Liaise with clients and external parties professionally and discreetly
• Assist with case management and file organisation
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with legal procedures and policies

About You:

• Senior-level Legal Secretary experience, ideally within a law firm
• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken)
• Background in Dutch law; a Dutch law degree is highly desirable
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident managing and communicating with senior-level stakeholders
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Able to start promptly and commit to a hybrid working model (2 days on-site in Amsterdam)

Preferred:

• Previous experience in Employment Law
• Experience working in Dutch legal environments or law firms

What's on Offer:

• 6-month freelance/contract opportunity
• Competitive day rate
• Flexible hybrid working (2 days in office)
• Work in a respected and professional legal environment