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Getting to know us

A&O Shearman Amsterdam is a leading international law firm with a strong and well-established presence in the Netherlands.

From our Amsterdam office we advise leading corporates, financial institutions, investment funds and public bodies on their most complex and strategic matters, combining deep local expertise with the reach and scale of a truly global firm.

Our office

Full-service office

Our lawyers, notaries and tax specialists are known for the quality of their legal thinking and for creating cutting-edge products and services for our clients on their most complex cross-border matters worldwide.

We encourage every colleague to explore international opportunities, develop a global mindset and expand their network.

An empowering and diverse work culture

Are you excited to realise your full potential and deliver the very best for clients? This is where you belong. Whoever you are, whatever your background.

Belonging here means embracing different perspectives, not conforming to uniformity. It means being welcome to make your unique contribution to collective top performance and to become the best version of yourself.

Our Amsterdam office

In our beautiful historic building, Apollo House, we aim to create an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being themselves and are supported to perform at their best.

Beyond day-to-day work we prioritise connection and community. Colleagues come together through sporting activities such as hockey, cycling and running events, as well as team outings, social gatherings and firmwide celebrations.

Our in-house restaurant offers healthy meals throughout the day, complemented by a coffee bar with in-house baristas.

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Working environment and benefits

Modern, sustainable and welcoming office building.
A variety of spaces that support collaboration and connection, teamwork and focused work.
Well-being is embedded throughout our workplace, reflected in greenery, quiet areas and a curated art collection that adds character and inspiration.
At the heart of our office is a lively café for informal meetings and social events.

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Key facts, Amsterdam

People

Around 330 staff and 33 partners.

Office

Apollolaan 15, 1077 AB, Amsterdam.

Social impact

4,000 hours dedicated to community investment and pro bono work in 2025.

Cross-border work

Work with nearly 50 offices globally across 29 countries.

Well-being

40+ mental health advocates in leadership positions promote local well-being initiatives.

History

In May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling became A&O Shearman.

Change the way the world of law works

Whether you support clients on complex challenges, help transform our business or keep our operations running smoothly, this is an environment where you can belong and excel at every stage of your career.

Collaboration across disciplines and borders is central to how we work and how we deliver outstanding results.

Career opportunities

Your development is central to your career at A&O Shearman.

We offer a structured yet flexible approach to learning, combining high-quality training, close mentoring and exposure to challenging work. This enables you to grow in your role, deepen your expertise and shape a career path that fits your ambitions, locally and internationally.

Development on a different scale

We empower you to own your career and invest in you through premier training and development programmes. We provide you with unique opportunities tailored to your skills, knowledge and personal aspirations.

With 47 offices across 29 countries we also offer exceptional international opportunities.

With our global platform you have the opportunity to broaden your perspective, work across borders and build skills that are relevant throughout your career.

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Students and graduates

At A&O Shearman, we believe strong careers start early. That is why students and graduates play a key role in shaping our future from day one.

We see early career talent as active contributors, bringing curiosity, ambition and fresh perspectives to our work.

You will work in a collaborative environment where learning and responsibility go hand in hand. From the start, you’re exposed to high-quality, complex matters and supported by experienced colleagues committed to your development. As you grow, you will take on more responsibility and contribute directly to client outcomes and the success of our local practice.

Through structured learning and close collaboration, you will build skills that are relevant across borders and that lay the foundation for a long-term international career.

We offer a two-month student internship programme (student stage), giving you the opportunity to experience life at the firm, work alongside our lawyers on real matters and get to know our culture first-hand.

As a junior associate you complete a practice area rotation after 1.5 years, allowing you to explore different areas of law and make a well informed choice about your specialisation.

Our professional training programmes equip you with the expertise, judgement and confidence to excel as a lawyer, tax lawyer, or civil-law notary.

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Legal professionals - make the next step matter

We offer experienced legal professionals the opportunity to take the next meaningful step in their career.

Working from our Amsterdam office, you will be part of an internationally oriented firm handling highly complex legal matters both locally and crossborder. From day one, you’ll collaborate with driven professionals who operate at the very highest level of their field.

Career paths are not “one size fits all”. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, take on a new type of challenge or grow into a different role, we provide the platform, support and flexibility to help you progress. Continuous learning is embedded in our culture, supported by strong training programmes and knowledge sharing across the firm.

Innovation is central to how we work. As an AI driven law firm, we’re at the forefront of legal industry AI adoption, giving our people access to advanced systems and comprehensive training. By streamlining routine work, these tools allow you to focus on substantive, complex matters and accelerate your professional development.

Our legal staff are divided over the following practice groups:

Competition.
Corporate M&A.
Employment and Benefits.
Finance and Real Estate.
International Capital Markets.
Litigation (including Arbitration, Corporate Litigation and Intellectual Property).
Notary (Corporate, Real Estate and ICM).
Tax.

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Business professionals - the driving force behind our legal work

Our business teams impact everything we do. They play a critical role in achieving our strategic ambitions and driving how we grow and evolve as a firm. Their technical, organisational and commercial expertise is essential to the day-to-day success of the firm.

Our business professionals form a dynamic network. Across areas including marketing and business development, HR, finance, IT, compliance and operations, they provide the expertise that enables our lawyers to deliver outstanding results for clients.

Working closely with lawyers and notaries, business professionals help drive innovation, improve efficiency and strengthen the foundations of our global practice. Their work shapes not only how we serve clients, but also how we collaborate and perform as a firm.

Departments:

Marketing and Business Development.
HR.
Finance.
IT.
Compliance.
Operations.

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Meet our recruiters

We know how important it is to feel supported to succeed as a candidate. We will guide you throughout your application process with us. Our candidate charter lays out our commitment to you. We look forward to sharing your journey with us.

Applications are only accepted via our career website. If you have any questions or seek additional guidance, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our recruitment team.