Maarten van der Berg
Prinsengracht 247, Amsterdam, Netherlands
+31 6 4829 5671 | maarten.vdberg@email.com | linkedin.com/in/maartenvdberg

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Corporate Compliance Paralegal with extensive experience supporting legal and compliance teams in highly regulated corporate environments. Proven expertise in SEC filings, contract administration, regulatory compliance monitoring, and third-party management. Skilled in conducting legal research, drafting agreements, and maintaining internal control systems to ensure organizational adherence to federal and state regulations. Adept at leveraging technology platforms including Westlaw and Microsoft SharePoint to streamline compliance workflows and enhance operational efficiency.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Corporate Compliance Paralegal
Nordea Financial Services B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
March 2021 – Present

• Manage comprehensive compliance programs ensuring adherence to SEC regulations, including preparation and review of quarterly and annual filings, proxy statements, and Form 8-K disclosures
• Conduct license agreement breach assessments and coordinate remediation efforts, reducing organizational risk exposure by implementing proactive monitoring protocols
• Administer third-party vendor compliance programs, performing due diligence reviews and maintaining centralized contract repositories in Microsoft SharePoint
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements including software licensing agreements, vendor contracts, and confidentiality agreements
• Support internal audit functions by maintaining detailed records, preparing audit documentation, and implementing corrective action plans
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for compliance processes, contract administration, and record-keeping systems
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and other databases to support corporate transactions, regulatory inquiries, and policy development
• Coordinate transaction monitoring activities and prepare compliance reports for senior management and legal counsel
• Maintain internal control systems documentation and assist with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance initiatives

Compliance Paralegal
ABN AMRO Legal Department, Rotterdam, Netherlands
June 2018 – February 2021

• Supported corporate legal department in contract drafting, review, and administration for commercial agreements valued up to $5M
• Assisted with SEC filing preparation and EDGAR submissions, ensuring timely compliance with federal securities regulations
• Managed contract lifecycle from negotiation through execution, maintaining organized filing systems and tracking key milestones
• Conducted compliance audits of vendor agreements and licensing arrangements, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams including Finance, IT Procurement, and Marketing to ensure contractual compliance
• Prepared presentations and training materials on compliance policies and procedures for internal stakeholders
• Maintained confidential records and documentation related to corporate transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters

Legal Assistant
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, The Hague, Netherlands
August 2015 – May 2018

• Provided paralegal support for corporate and commercial transactions, including venture capital financings and M&A activities
• Assisted with bankruptcy proceedings including Chapter 11 reorganizations, creditor communications, and court filings
• Performed legal research and drafted memoranda on various corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
• Managed document production and maintained organized filing systems for active matters
• Coordinated with external counsel and served as liaison between legal department and business units
• Supported revenue recognition analysis and contract review for compliance with accounting standards

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies
University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Graduated: May 2015

Paralegal Certificate
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Completed: December 2014

SKILLS

Legal & Compliance: SEC Filings, Regulatory Compliance, Contract Drafting & Administration, Legal Research, Internal Controls, Audit Support, License Agreement Analysis, Third-Party Management, Transaction Monitoring, Bankruptcy Law, Confidentiality Protocols

Technical: Westlaw, Microsoft SharePoint, EDGAR Filing System, Contract Management Software, Document Management Systems

Business: Standard Operating Procedures Development, Record Keeping, Business Writing, Presentations, Cross-Functional Liaison, Vendor Management, IT Procurement Support

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Paralegal (CP) – National Association of Legal Assistants
• Compliance Certification (in progress)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Member, National Association of Legal Assistants
• Member, American Corporate Counsel Association