Corporate M&A Lawyer

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 Amsterdam Corporate M&A team advises leading companies, financial institutions and private equity firms on their most strategic and high-profile transactions. From cross-border M&A and joint ventures to private equity investments and governance matters, we help clients achieve their ambitions through clear, commercial and practical advice.

As an M&A lawyer, you will be part of an international team advising on complex, high-value transactions across sectors. You will draft and negotiate key documents, lead due diligence, coordinate cross-border deal teams, and work directly with clients and their advisers. You will collaborate closely with specialists in areas like finance, capital markets, competition and tax, bringing together different perspectives to deliver seamless, forward-looking solutions.

This is your opportunity to be at the center of deals that matter, in a team that thrives on teamwork, precision and creativity.

We offer:

• The chance to work on landmark, cross-border deals that make headlines
• A supportive, collaborative culture that values openness, innovation and teamwork
• Early responsibility and direct exposure to clients and senior lawyers
• Tailored learning through the Clifford Chance Academy and mentoring by experienced colleagues
• An environment that helps you cut through complexity and think ahead for clients
• A dynamic, inclusive workplace where ambition and integrity go hand in hand

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 5-7 years of Corporate M&A experience, ideally gained at a leading firm
• Dutch qualified with a strong academic record
• Fluent in Dutch and English, with excellent drafting and communication skills
• A sharp analytical mind with strong commercial instinct
• A natural collaborator who enjoys teamwork and takes initiative
• Able to simplify complex issues and provide clear, confident advice
• Driven, curious, and eager to help clients see further, faster