Dentons is a global law firm providing legal, compliance, and consulting services through its member firms and affiliates in more than 160 locations. Its work supports businesses with growth, risk management, operations, financing, mergers and acquisitions, tax advisory, anti-bribery and corruption matters, and data center projects. The firm also contributes to international initiatives and shares practical legal insight through webinars and thought leadership for general counsel and in-house legal teams.
Personal Assistant, Tax – Dentons Amsterdam
Support Dentons’ Amsterdam Tax Partners and tax professionals with day-to-day coordination and administration. The role covers schedules, travel, correspondence, meetings, billing, and administrative systems.
Description
- Manage Outlook calendars and schedule meetings across time zones.
- Screen email and correspondence, handle calls and general enquiries, and set priorities.
- Plan and organise events and team meetings.
- Proactively coordinate international business travel for Partners and tax professionals.
- Assist with matter openings and billing.
- Attend meetings and take an active role in recording notes.
- Type, compile, and prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence.
- Maintain databases and filing systems.
- Provide high-level administrative support to several Partners and tax professionals in the (Indirect) Tax team.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role, preferably in a law firm or tax practice.
- At least a completed higher professional education (HBO) qualification.
- Excellent command of Dutch and English.
- Strong written and verbal communication and networking skills.
- Confident and fully proficient with IT and MS Office applications.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Able to prioritise under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Able to work under pressure with meticulous attention to detail.
- Consistently friendly, client-focused, professional, and discreet in approach.
- Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
- Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Service-oriented, energetic, and proactive.
Benefits
- Market-rate salary and secondary employment benefits.
- Healthy lunch and snacks in the Workcafé.
- Friday afternoon drinks.
- Team-building activities.
- Sports activities.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Various committees.
- Sports teams.
- Christmas party.
- Inclusive culture and equal opportunities.