Places to Work

Haven Legal Recruitment is a specialist recruitment company recruiting lawyers for major international law firms in the Middle East, Europe, UK and Asia.

Our clients are looking for lawyers ranging from recent graduates to PQE 20+ years. You will have had experience working for a top tier law firm in any country and be flexible and adaptable.

Amsterdam


Generally lawyers who only have English language skills who want to move to Europe will closely look at Amsterdam. It is a major finance centre and the calibre of the work on offer is excellent. Working in teams, junior and mid-level lawyers will gain experience beyond that of their peers who have remained in London. So working in Amsterdam makes an excellent career move.


From a lifestyle position, many professionals will cycle to work. The commute as you may currently know it will soon disappear should you make the move to Amsterdam. As is well known, there is a great bar and restaurant scene, and travel from Amsterdam to other European destinations is very easy.

Opportunities available

Principal demand is for:

  • Banking and Finance
  • Capital Markets
  • Arbitration

Remuneration

While local lawyers get paid substantially less, a UK or common law lawyer will get a package which will often be close to London rates. The norm is 10-15% below London rates. This reflects the significantly cheaper cost of living in Amsterdam which is approximately 30% below that of London. The net effect of course is an uplift on what you would have earned in London.

Contact Us

For more information please email:renee.carson@havenlegalrecruitment