Job Title: Legal Associate
Location: Naarden
Hours: 32-40 hours per week
Reports to: Chief Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer
Salary Range: €70,000 - €90,000
About Forbion:
Forbion is a leading global venture capital firm with deep expertise in Europe and offices in Naarden, The Netherlands, Munich, Germany and Boston, USA. Forbion invests in innovative biotech companies, managing approximately €5 billion across multiple fund strategies that cover all stages of (bio-) pharmaceutical drug development. In addition, Forbion leverages its biotech expertise beyond human health to address ‘planetary health’ challenges through its BioEconomy fund strategy, which invests in companies developing sustainable solutions in food, agriculture, materials, and environmental technologies. Forbion’s team consists of over 30 investment professionals that have built an impressive performance track record since the late nineties with 128 investments across 11 funds. Forbion’s record of sourcing, building and guiding life sciences companies has resulted in many approved breakthrough therapies and valuable exits. Forbion typically selects impactful investments that will positively affect the health and well-being of people and the planet, as well as meet its financial return objectives. The firm is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment. Forbion operates a joint venture with BGV, the manager of seed and early-stage funds, especially focused on Benelux and Germany.
Why Forbion?
At Forbion, we are more than just a leading investment firm—we are a community of entrepreneurial, pragmatic, and collaborative professionals. We believe in concise communication, practical solutions, and empowering our people to make a real impact. Join us and be part of a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your voice matters.
Team:
You will join our Legal, Risk & Compliance Team, currently consisting of the Chief Legal, Risk & Compliance Officer, a Deal counsel, a KYC/AML Manager, a Legal Counsel, a Legal Associate and a Paralegal. The team reports directly to the Chief Legal, Risk & Compliance Officer.
About the Role:
As a Legal Associate, you will play a pivotal role in our Legal, Risk & Compliance Team, working alongside our Investment teams, our Finance Team and our Tax Team to coordinate legal processes, manage documentation and ensure transactions progress smoothly and efficiently.
Your responsibilities will include:
Corporate and Fund Governance:
- Manage entity incorporations, liquidations and statutory filings.
- Prepare and coordinate Board and shareholder meetings, draft minutes and resolutions.
- Liaise with notaries and external advisors to ensure accuracy and timely execution.
Transactions and Fund Support:
- Support fund formation processes and investor onboarding
- Assist investment teams with corporate approvals.
- Manage post-closing activities such as share transfers and document execution.
- Manager share and depositary receipt registers.
- Are in contact with our depositary, and our auditors.
KYC / AML Compliance:
- Conduct due diligence on investors and portfolio companies.
- Maintain and update structure charts and corporate documentation.
- Operate compliance tools and platforms (Nexis Diligence, Legisway etc).
Contracts and Legal Operations:
- Manage NDA’s, service agreements and vendor contracts.
- Maintain document repositories and digital signing systems (Docusign).
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and introduce efficiency tools.
What Makes You a Great Fit?
Experienced: 8+ years of legal experience as a corporate or transactional paralegal / Legal Associate within a leading law firm, venture capital, private equity, investment fund, financial institution or multinational legal department
Financial Sector Savvy: Financial sector experience is a plus, especially for roles in private equity, venture capital, or compliance-heavy environments.
Collaborative and Relationship oriented: You can work independently, and you thrive in a team environment, treat colleagues as equals, and are not afraid to ask questions.
Proactive & Solution-Oriented: You have a can-do attitude. You take initiative, coordinate effectively, and drive matters to a result.
Clear Communicator: You write and speak fluent English, and can explain complex legal concepts in an accessible way.
Tech-Savvy: You are comfortable with legal technology and digital tools, for example DocuSign, Legisway, Nexis Diligence.
What We Offer:
Impact: Your work will directly influence Forbion’s success and reputation.
Growth: “Moving up in our world” means more opportunities to do what you love and develop your expertise.
Culture: A professional, no-nonsense, and supportive environment where authenticity is valued and your full personality is welcome.
Flexibility: Hybrid work options (80% in office) and a healthy work-life balance.
Posting details
Please note that applications that do not meet the requirements will not be considered.
Application deadline is Friday 17th July.
