Senior Corporate Lawyer RE

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra. 

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction. 

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.  

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Real Estate team as Senior Corporate Lawyer. Reporting to the Manager Legal Services, this full-time and permanent position is based in The Netherlands allowing you to make a significant impact to our Real Estate team and its’ growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation and/or review of resolutions, agreements, poa's and other documents related to legal transactions, and coordination with third party service providers;
• Assistance with preparation and review of legal documentation for the board and general meetings;
• Coordination, review and preparation of legal documentation for approval and adoption financial statements as well as coordination of and assistance to the auditor;
• Identify compliance risks.
• Timely and accurate professional daily management of client entities and corporate legal matters in accordance with Dutch corporate law and regulations.
• Client files are maintained properly, through timely and accurately drafted, reviewed and revised required corporate legal documentation.
• Deadlines of corporate legal matters of client entities are being safeguarded.
• Legal and fiscal aspects of client structures/ and Real Estate transactions are being identified and third parties are being consulted for advice if needed.
• Participates in (board)meetings with clients and/or advisors.
• Proactively identifying any potential (Director's) liabilities.
• Awareness of all developments within the client structure/group and possible commercial opportunities are identified and shared with team memebers. 
• Proactive and professional (verbal and written) communication with clients, shareholders, advisors and other relevant parties concerning legal matters.
• Professional business relationships with clients are built and managed.
• Proposals for the purpose of development of new products and strategy in acquisition of new clients are communicated to the Business Development team.
• Monitoring and coaching more junior Legal Services Lawyers  in their day to day job.
• Team Management receives professional and thorough input for appraisals of more junior Legal Services Lawyers.
• Appraisal meetings with more junior Legal Services Lawyers are being attended in cooperation with Manager Legal Services.

Key requirements:

• Excellent command of the English language, verbal and written. Dutch is preferred. 
• Sound knowledge of software packages, i.e. Microsoft Office
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards and legislation (Book 2, Title 9)
• 4 - 8 years corporate legal experience (with a corporate service provider)
• Experience in managing / coaching (junior) legal team members.
• Master in Law (preferably Dutch Law with emphasis on corporate law, notarial law or tax law)

Company Benefits

A challenging position in an ambitious organization where no day is the same. A company with a view to the future which you can grow together with and, above all, put your own stamp on.
In addition, we offer:

• Market conforms remuneration and benefits (e.g. allowance to travel to work);
• 8% holiday allowance & 26 days off per year + 1 flexible public holiday. You have the option to buy (max. 5) vacation days;
• Collective pension scheme, non-contributory, option to voluntary save extra with a maximum of 5,4%;
• Bonus Plan, based on Group performance and individual performance;
• Training and courses via our digital learning environment ‘Skills Platform’;
• Work laptop and phone;
• The possibility to work partially from home and a fee to set up your home office.

Besides, we care about you as one of our employees, so our additional package includes:

• Our Well-being program (Open Up);
• Employee discounts via Benefits at Work;
• Bike riding via the bike scheme;
• Free coffee, tea and fruits in our office.

Around the world, our staff volunteer time as well as raise funds for groups and organizations in their local communities. Vistra supports employees’ charitable efforts by encouraging engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and projects to improve our impact as a company. You have the opportunity to participate in team volunteering activities to support your communities, with one day being paid for. Don’t have the time? With Payroll Giving it will be easier and more financially attractive for you to donate to charity

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!