Junior Legal Associate

About the Role:

The Junior Legal Associate we are looking for has experience in startup funding and M&A, loves a fast-paced international environment and is able to provide both Rockstart and its portfolio companies with solid, pragmatic and hands-on legal support and advice. As Rockstart’s Legal Associate, you are involved in a wide variety of projects, ranging from deal management and execution, legal due diligence, startup financing deals and exits, KYC checks and compliance projects . Your role will also include providing support in fund and company incorporation and registrations with the Dutch AFM. You act as the go to person between Legal & Compliance, Finance and Fund teams to create and maintain smooth legal processes and to protect Rockstart’s interests.

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Your main responsibilities will be:

• Contributing to the development and implementation of ongoing company-wide compliance strategies that ensure the company complies with its legal, regulatory and AML obligations.

• Contributing to annual compliance tasks such as risk assessment, policy writing and implementation.

• Supporting the Funds with the reporting duties to AFM, FATCA and CRS.

• Training Rockstart team on compliance and legal-related matters (such as AML policy, GDPR policy, etc.)

• Supporting Funds Team in AML checks of new investors and startups and onboarding both investors and startups.

• Supporting the Funds Team with legal advice relating to all legal fields, such as deals, labour law, KYC, fund documents, etc.

• Filing of legal documents and agreements, keeping records and filings up to date.

• Drafting contracts (internal and external), reviewing, negotiating and overseeing execution;

• Interacting with external counsel, advisors, external vendors, and business partners.

• Working collaboratively and creatively with internal clients by clearly and effectively rendering practical and timely legal advice on complex issues/concepts.

• Advising on the interpretation of legal documents and applicable laws and regulations in a manner that provides practical legal advice while properly managing risk to the organization.

About You:
A true team player with an entrepreneurial attitude, an exceptional eye for detail and the ability to focus on several issues without compromising on quality or efficiency. As a person you are dedicated and take pride in owning processes and tasks and work well in a small intimate team.

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Must have requirements:

• Master’s degree in Dutch corporate law;
• 1+ years of relevant working experience, of which a significant proportion as a lawyer at an (international) law firm;
• Experience in negotiating commercial and strategic deal terms;
• Experience in negotiating commercial agreements
• Knowledge of GDPR laws, AML, EuVECA and compliance,
• Experience with venture capital and the various phases of startup funding; 
• Fluent English (written and verbal);
• Bonus - Excellent command of Dutch.

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Start: October 2024

Availability: 40 hours per week
Duration: 7 months initial contract with view to extension. 

Remuneration includes:

• Competitive market salary based on experience,

• A budget towards growth and personal development,

• A monthly tax-free Remote Work Allowance,

• A budget towards setting up your home office.

• Location: This role is based in Netherlands, on a Dutch Employment Agreement 

If you have any further questions about the role, please don’t hesitate to contact Rockstart HR Manager Trixie Morrow (hr@rockstart.com)

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A bit about Rockstart

We are an international team of +45 professionals dedicated to empowering purpose-driven founders to drive positive change on a global scale. We have an entrepreneurial mindset, we are open and honest, we strive to get results and we're committed to our mission. What we value most is founders, their big, bold dreams and how we can add value and create a better future together.

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We are a global, remote-first organization with offices in Amsterdam (NL), Copenhagen (DK), and Bogota (COL).

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We provide fast-track scaling solutions for purpose-driven founders operating in Energy, AgriFood and Emerging Technology - through domain-focused, mentor-driven programs, market introductions and investments from early stage to series B from our funds.

Since its establishment in 2011, Rockstart has invested in more than 350 startups and its alumni value to date is €1.7bn+. Rockstart has notable exits such as Wercker, Bouw7, iClinic and in 2021 3D Hubs and Brincr.