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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek

Global law firm with cross-border expertise

Floor Lead Business Support - Secretariaat

Administrative SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAmsterdam, NetherlandsIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed MBO or HBO education, preferably in a secretarial field, and demonstrable relevant work experience.
  • At least five years of experience as a personal assistant or assistant, preferably in a legal or other professional-services environment.
  • The ability to guide colleagues, set priorities, and carefully balance competing interests.
  • Proactive, solution-oriented, decisive, service-oriented, customer-focused, professional, discreet, accurate, and self-directed.
  • Strong organization, planning, and coordination abilities; interest in coaching, development, and process improvement.
  • Excellent Dutch and English language skills, good knowledge of Microsoft Office, and an affinity for technology and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily secretarial work and ensure continuity and high-quality support.
  • Coordinate and guide assistants, overseeing capacity, work allocation, priorities, and quality.
  • Act as the first point of contact for assistants, lawyers, and other stakeholders.
  • Coach assistants, support onboarding and development, and provide input for performance and development discussions.
  • Identify and implement improvements in processes, collaboration, planning, and technology.
  • Provide People Partners and HR with insight into workload, performance, and team dynamics.
  • Support the floor teams with staffing, workload management, partner meetings, and team initiatives.
  • Work hands-on while coordinating and professionally guiding assistant teams on the assigned floor, maintaining clear agreements and consistent working practices.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience as a personal assistant or assistant in a legal or other professional-services environment is preferred.
  • A secretarial specialization in the completed MBO or HBO education is preferred.

About the Company

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek

Global law firm with cross-border expertise

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is an international law firm offering corporate, litigation/arbitration, and compliance advisory services. Multidisciplinary teams across Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Shanghai and Singapore tackle cross-border, reputation-sensitive matters, often with local counsel for specialized advice. The firm differentiates itself through cross-border collaboration and a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates legal and non-legal expertise. Its goal is to help clients navigate global legal challenges with clear, practical guidance and protect their interests wherever they operate.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Netherlands
Founded
1871

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