Key Skills

Job Description

Description Are you an ambitious Associate on the lookout for a new challenge, and keen to join an international firm with a well-established worldwide presence? Are you a Dutch-qualified lawyer looking to work in an enterprising team with the energy of a start-up, but backed by the resources of a powerhouse global firm? If so, this could be the role for you. We are seeking a junior or mid-level Litigation Associate to join our growing team in Amsterdam. Us Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world's strongest integrated law firms, committed to providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet. This is an exciting time to join the Squire Patton Boggs as we continue to grow our presence in the Netherlands; you'll be joining an ambitious Dutch practice, leveraging our entrepreneurial spirit to build a best-in-class offering. In return, you'll receive a perhaps unrivalled opportunity to balance responsibility, business development, and career progression, with the support of an internationally recognised team at your side. You We are looking for a Dutch-qualified candidate with between 1 and 6 years' post-qualification experience in commercial litigation, dispute resolution or arbitration, a strong understanding of Dutch civil procedure, and the ability to work effectively on complex cross-border matters in a fast-paced international environment. Fluency in Dutch and English is essential. We are seeking candidates with strong academic credentials, excellent analytical and drafting skills, and experience gained at a leading law firm. Our Offer You will work on high-profile, complex and often cross-border disputes for leading multinational companies, financial institutions and private equity clients. Your caseload will include a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including contractual disputes, post-acquisition and shareholder disputes, regulatory and enforcement matters, and other strategically significant contentious issues. Working as part of an international team, you will be responsible for drafting pleadings and legal advice, managing case strategy, liaising with clients and external stakeholders, and supporting advocacy before the Dutch courts and arbitral tribunals. In Return, You'll Receive Workplace Culture & Pro Bono Opportunities - our Associates are encouraged to get involved with our global Workplace Culture & Development and pro bono initiatives, and 100 hours of contributions in this space count towards the chargeable hours target. Competitive Pay & Bonus Schemes. Flexible Working - the firm advocates hybrid working practices to support your work/life balance. Learning & Development - our Associate Development Programme supports you at every step of your career. What You Need To Know If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please visit our careers site at www.squirepattonboggs.com/en/careers. We are unable to process applications sent directly by email. Please complete an online application. We are an inclusive employer and aim to ensure our workforce is representative of our society. We welcome applications regardless of age, neurodiversity, disability, family or parental status, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression or other legally protected characteristics. We will make reasonable adjustments and adaptions to our recruitment process to ensure it is inclusive for anyone who wishes to apply.

Core Responsibilities

Handle complex commercial disputes, including contractual, post-acquisition, shareholder, regulatory, and enforcement matters, often involving cross-border issues. Draft pleadings and legal advice, manage case strategy, liaise with clients and external stakeholders, and support advocacy before Dutch courts and arbitral tribunals.

Requirements

Applicants must be Dutch-qualified lawyers with 1–6 years of post-qualification experience in commercial litigation, dispute resolution, or arbitration, and a strong understanding of Dutch civil procedure. They must be fluent in Dutch and English, have strong academic credentials and analytical and drafting skills, and have experience at a leading law firm.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Schemes
• Flexible Working
• Hybrid Working
• Learning And Development
• Pro Bono Opportunities
• Associate Development Programme