Amsterdam - Associate - Privacy
Dentons, Netherlands
Job Description
The Amsterdam IPamp;T team is an ambitious fast growing team of enthusiastic specialists in intellectual property, technology, media and advertising, and data privacy. As part of the IPamp;T practice group, the Privacy amp; IT team is currently seeking to recruit an Associate specialized in Privacy Law.
Requirements
- Dutch law degree with approximately 4-7 years of working experience at a law firm or in-house
- in-depth knowledge of and experience with privacy law
- experience with IT and contracting is highly desirable
- fluent in Dutch and English
- strategic and pragmatic advisor, able to translate legal challenges into actionable advice
- ambitious and eager to learn
Key responsibilities
You are part of our Privacy practice and will provide strategic advice on privacy and cybersecurity matters to our Firm’s global clients. We offer realistic, high quality, bespoke solutions. Multinationals seek our expertise because of our pragmatic approach to complex issues, and our strong international reach. We stand by our clients when they build their global privacy framework, or face cross-border security incidents or enforcement actions.
Our team covers a broad range of sectors and works closely together with other specialists within Dentons globally. The young and ambitious team consists of eight professionals who are passionate about what they do, enjoy asking investigative questions and providing strategic yet pragmatic advice to our clients. Within this team you will have immediate responsibility for projects and will be in close contact with our clients directly. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself, identify opportunities and follow up on your own initiatives.
Benefits
- the opportunity to join a growing global practice, working on cutting-edge international privacy and cybersecurity matters for our global clients
- joining a young, diverse and eager team
- career advancement opportunities and the possibility to further specialize as a privacy expert
- a progressive, innovative and challenging work environment
- working at the Amsterdam office of the world’s largest law firm
Why Dentons is different
The legal profession is changing rapidly and Dentons is leading the way in advancing change for the benefit of clients. We are driven to challenge the status quo, delivering consistent and uncompromising quality and value to our clients in new and innovative ways. With over 17,000 individuals in more than 179 offices the opportunity is huge. Dentons continues to receive external awards and recognition, including for our continued international expansion over the last 12 months; for ground-breaking innovation through the development of Nextlaw Labs and Nextlaw Regional Referral Network; and for success in advising clients across multiple regions. Dentons is also a leader on the Acritas Regional Elite Brand Index and a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner.
Diversity amp; Inclusion
Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. Essential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We want a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture that respects individual differences. We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved.
If you are seeking to enhance your career in a progressive and challenging work environment, please send your CV with supporting documents, detailing why you are the right candidate for this position. If you would like to ask any specific questions beforehand, please contact Kitty Martens at
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