Paralegal Benelux

Disney is seeking a qualified paralegal on a full-time basis to fulfil the position of Paralegal Benelux, Nordics/Baltics & Sports EMEA (based in Amsterdam). This role will be reporting to the Assistant Regional Counsel Benelux, Nordics & Baltics. 

This role will require you to be working 4 days a week in our Amsterdam office and 1 day from home. 

What You Will Do

• Act as assistant, contract manager and paralegal to the Legal team for Benelux, Nordics/ Baltics & Sports EMEA.  

• Responsible for contract signature, archiving and digital filing of agreements, the relevant workflows and procedures, and the streamlining, awareness and full compliance therewith. 

• Responsible for up-to-date and structured (regional) folders on the Legal database. 

• General administration. 

• Carry out legal research. 

• Assist legal counsels on corporate governance matters concerning Disney entities and joint ventures.  

• Assist legal counsels on compliance matters concerning Disney entities and joint ventures. 

• Coordination with the paralegals and legal counsels of Disney (based abroad). 

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant education at level Higher Professional Education 

• 1-3 years’ relevant experience within (international) company and/or law firm, but candidates outside this range will be considered if they can demonstrate the relevant competencies. 

• Excellent skills in (legal) writing. 

• First-rate social skills in operating within complex creative-driven environments. 

• Exceptional communication skills. 

• Being resilient; to be able to recover and rebound from challenges and setbacks.  

• Proactive problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to juggle competing priorities on a daily basis.  

• Ability to build relationships and be effective across many different cultures and in a variety of working environments. 

• Ability to act independently. 

• Fluent in English, and Dutch both verbally and in writing. 

Equal opportunity 
 

The Walt Disney Company Benelux BV is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.