Associate Franchise & Commercial Contracts (full-time)

A franchisor wants to revamp its business model, but the franchisees aren’t cooperating: what now? A distributor is supplying goods outside its contract territory: is that allowed? What does an international market player need to take into account to be able to sell online to its target audience in the Netherlands? We deal with these kinds of issues every day. And as a trainee solicitor at act legal, you’ll be contributing your ideas and working on these matters straight away.

About act legal

Our Amsterdam office is part of act legal, a growing European law firm with over 400 professionals across 19 countries, specialising in property and corporate law and related legal areas – including Franchise & Commercial Contracts.

Our clients are national and international companies in sectors such as retail, food, manufacturing, e-commerce and platform models. We advise on franchise models, distribution models and retail networks, and represent clients in proceedings before the courts and tribunals.

You will be joining a driven team that analyses issues thoroughly, provides sound advice and seeks workable solutions in a pragmatic manner.

Who are you?

You are curious, analytically strong and enjoy working together to get to the heart of a legal issue. You are passionate about franchising and commercial contracts and feel at home in an open, informal working atmosphere. You possess:

• sharp analytical skills; 
• good communication skills;
• a strong personality;
• and commercial acumen.

What do we offer you?

From day one, you’ll be fully involved. No watching from the sidelines – you’ll be right at the heart of the action. You’ll work closely with the solicitors in the Franchise & Commercial Contracts department, as well as with colleagues from other departments: this way, you’ll learn the full scope of the profession.

In practical terms: you’ll develop franchise structures, draft distribution and agency agreements, negotiate commercial terms and litigate on matters of performance, termination and damages. One week you might be delving into a new distribution model; the next, you’ll be negotiating the renewal of a franchise model.
Our team is small and close-knit: two partners and, as things stand, a vacancy for a trainee solicitor. Short lines of communication, plenty of personal responsibility, and you’ll be directly involved in the strategy for a case.

Furthermore, act legal offers excellent terms of employment and plenty of scope for your personal development – with extras such as a weekly boot camp, an annual skiing trip, office drinks and department outings.

Does this sound like you?

Please send your cover letter, CV, academic transcript(s) and internship assessment(s) to solliciteren@actlegal-netherlands.com.

Would you prefer to meet us first? Get in touch with Eugène Oostenbrink, Head of People & Culture, for a cup of coffee.

The application process

An initial interview, a case study, an assessment and, if necessary, a reference check. This is followed by the offer interview.

Recruitment agencies are not to contact us regarding this vacancy.