Employment (Senior) Associate

Who we are

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

Our Amsterdam office has been providing clients with the high-quality advice and legal insight for almost half a century. We combine the Firm's global standards with our in-depth expertise and network in the Dutch market and abroad. We always strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, which include major tech companies, fintech's, financial institutions, financial investors (which includes private equity and infrastructure investors), corporates from all sectors, governments, regulators, trade bodies and non-profit organisations.  

The Role

Clifford Chance Amsterdam Employment Team – Who You Will Work With

Are you looking to join a dynamic, fast-growing team where every day brings new challenges? Do you want to work with clients who lead their industries today and drive disruption tomorrow? Do you thrive at the intersection of innovation and legal technology? Welcome to Clifford Chance. As a unified, global partnership, we pride ourselves on our approachable, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture.

Our Employment team in Amsterdam is composed of 12 ambitious and collaborative lawyers, including a Partner, a Counsel, two Senior Advisors, two Senior Associates, three Associates, and three trainee lawyers. We foster a close-knit, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are matched with a focus on personal development and enjoyment at work.

The team’s primary focus is advising clients on strategic issues, giving you the opportunity to handle a diverse range of matters from day one. This includes advising on executive-level hiring and dismissals, designing remuneration policies, conducting investigations into issues like #MeToo and integrity breaches, and offering strategic counsel on incentive plans, (cross-border) restructurings, works council disputes, employee data protection, complex transfer of employees matters, pensions, and outsourcing. You'll work with top-tier international clients, including leaders in technology, fintech, and other corporate sectors.

What Will Your Workday Look Like?

• Collaborating closely with team members in Amsterdam and other international Clifford Chance offices to deliver high-end, strategic employment advice on matters such as boardroom issues, terminations, reorganizations, works council negotiations, and investigations.

• Representing clients in court when disputes require litigation, either as part of a broader team or independently, depending on the matter.

• Partnering with our M&A and Finance teams to advise on employment and works council matters in international transactions.

• Enhancing your legal expertise and skills through knowledge sessions and practical experience.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with client peers, leveraging the firm’s resources to grow and deepen those connections.

Your Experience 

• A stellar employment lawyer with 5–8 years of experience, predominantly gained in a law firm.

• A strong academic background with excellent credentials.

• Fluent in both Dutch and English.

• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is driven to achieve shared goals.

• Innovative and solution-oriented, with a "make-it-work" attitude to tackle challenges head-on.

• You should be technically rigorous, have first class drafting ability and highly developed analytical and project management skills.  

What Do We Offer You?

• Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid office and remote setup.

• A dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities to work on high-level, strategic employment matters.

• Extensive development opportunities, including international experience, to help you develop your career.

• A diverse range of independent work and collaboration with our Corporate and Finance teams.

• An energetic and rapidly expanding team focused on growth and excellence.

To Find Out More

Interested? Submit your CV and cover letter to apply. For further questions, contact Jet van Os (Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist) at [email protected] or 0618763252.

Clifford Chance Amsterdam

Our Amsterdam office has been providing clients with the high-quality advice and legal insight for almost half a century. We combine the Firm's global standards with our in-depth expertise and network in the Dutch market and abroad. We always strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, which include major tech companies, fintech's, financial institutions, financial investors (which includes private equity and infrastructure investors), corporates from all sectors, governments, regulators, trade bodies and non-profit organisations.  

Equal opportunities statement

At Clifford Chance we understand that our true asset is our people. We believe that each and every one of us should experience equality of opportunity and an equality of experience here. We are always working to develop and deliver the best and most innovative approaches to make that happen. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society. 

We are therefore committed to treating all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer, and every other aspect of employment.

The firm will regularly review its procedures and selection criteria to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and otherwise treated according to their relevant individual abilities and merits.
We have a number of initiatives and networks that support our aspiration to be the Global Law Firm of choice.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.

N.B. Please note that a pre-employment screening is included in our application process.