Counsel - Financial Markets
A leading international law firm is seeking a Counsel to join its Financial Markets practice in Amsterdam. This is a senior fee earning role suited to a Dutch qualified lawyer with deep expertise in banking, capital markets, and financial regulation The successful candidate will advise a sophisticated client base of banks, asset managers, trading venues, fintechs, and corporates on complex cross-border transactions and regulatory matters
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on a broad range of financial markets work, including debt and equity capital markets, structured finance, derivatives, securitisation, and regulatory matters under Dutch and EU law including MiFID II, EMIR, CRR/CRD, MiCA, DORA, AIFMD, and UCITS
- Lead and support transactions from origination through to execution, working closely with Partners and cross-office teams
- Provide regulatory advice to clients dealing with the AFM and DNB, including licensing, authorisations, and ongoing compliance
- Draft, negotiate, and review complex finance and capital markets documentation
- Play a leading role in business development, building client relationships and contributing to the growth of the practice
- Supervise, mentor, and develop associates and junior lawyers within the team
- Monitor regulatory developments and contribute to client alerts, publications, and market insights
Candidate Profile
- Qualified Dutch lawyer with 7+ years of experience
- Strong technical expertise in financial markets, banking, capital markets, or financial regulatory law
- Proven ability to manage complex matters independently and maintain strong client relationships
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken
- Commercially minded with an entrepreneurial approach to practice development
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across international teams
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