Credit Controller

In this role, you are responsible for ensuring the timely payment of client invoices, managing outstanding debts, and minimising credit risk. This role supports the financial stability of De Brauw by maintaining efficient cash flow management and building positive relationships with client representatives and internal stakeholders (such as partners, PAs and billing team members) to resolve payment issues in a professional manner.

For this role, your main tasks are:

Credit management:

• monitoring client accounts to identify overdue invoices
• maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of client payments and outstanding debts
• establishing and enforcing credit policies in collaboration with the finance department

Client interaction

• communicating with clients about payment status, outstanding balances and payment terms
• resolving payment disputes in coordination with lawyers and client relationship managers
• building strong relationships with clients to facilitate smooth credit processes

Debt collection

• proactively following up on overdue accounts through phone calls, emails and formal notices.
• negotiating payment plans and settlements with clients when necessary
• engaging with senior partners to identify and implement necessary solutions and actions
• initiating action for recovery of unpaid debts in collaboration with the legal team when required

Reporting and analysis

• preparing regular reports on De Brauw's credit status, including aging reports and cash-flow forecasts.
• providing financial insights on outstanding debts and potential risks to the management team
• monitoring key performance indicators related to credit control and recommending improvements

About you

You have:

• a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
• a strong understanding of Dutch financial regulations and legal frameworks
• 3-5+ years of experience in credit control or a finance-related role, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
• experience with debt recovery processes, payment plans, and negotiation
• excellent communication skills in Dutch and English, both written and verbal
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• proficiency in credit risk management/cash collection software
• the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple accounts efficiently
• excellent soft skills and the ability to effectively interact with mature clients and senior legal partners
• a flexible and friendly attitude while maintaining a clear, firm and assertive approach
• a customer focus, with a diplomatic approach to resolving financial disputes
• good organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team
• an ethical and transparent approach in managing financial matters, with a high level of integrity

Who are we?

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is an international law firm that is deeply rooted in the Netherlands. De Brauw advises more than 70% of the largest multinationals with head offices in the Netherlands. De Brauw specialises in high-quality legal advice in complex transactions, procedures and regulatory issues for companies and financial institutions. Over the years, De Brauw has built up a large and close-knit international network of renowned law firms. About 900 employees work at De Brauw in Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Shanghai and Singapore.

Does this sound like you? If so, please send your CV and cover letter to niels.huijgen@debrauw.com