Legal & Compliance Assistant | English

Utrecht, reference 2025-01250

Job description

In this role, you will play a key role in the legal and administrative management of client entities, ensuring compliance with both local legislation and internal procedures. Here are some of your key responsibilities:

• Provide legal-administrative support for a portfolio of international corporate entities
• Prepare and review documentation related to incorporations, shareholder changes, powers of attorney, and statutory filings (e.g. Chamber of Commerce)
• Coordinate compliance and due diligence processes (KYC, UBO, AML) in close collaboration with the compliance officer
• Liaise with civil-law notaries, tax advisors, legal counsel, and other external parties
• Maintain and update client service files in accordance with regulatory standards
• Assist in the preparation of board and shareholder resolutions, minutes, and annual account filings
• Monitor deadlines and internal procedures to ensure timely and accurate documentation

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should be an accurate, discreet and highly organized professional. It's important that you are able to work in a procedural way, and actually enjoy doing so! Next to this, here are some of the requirements:

• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in legal administration, compliance, or notarial services
• Sound understanding of Dutch corporate and regulatory law (experience within a trust office, notarial office, or legal services firm is strongly preferred)
• Fluent in English (working language); knowledge of Dutch is an asset, and additional languages such as Mandarin, Korean, Spanish or Italian are considered a plus
• Professional communication skills and a collegial, reliable attitude
• Availability to work on-site in Utrecht; minimum of 24 hours per week

Working conditions

• A stable, long-term position in a reputable and internationally-oriented organization
• A professional and respectful working environment with clear procedures and high standards
• Competitive salary in line with experience and background
• Contract of minimum 24 hours and a beautiful office in the heart of Utrecht

Work location

Utrecht

Company description

We are currently seeking a meticulous and dependable Legal & Compliance Assistant to join a highly regarded trust and corporate services provider based in Utrecht. This position is ideal for candidates with a background in legal administration, compliance, or notarial services who are familiar with Dutch corporate law and regulatory requirements.

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Recruiter contact

Kelsey Persch, Utrecht
kelsey.persch@undutchables.nl
+31(0)6-34154093