Legal Counsel (Dutch speaking)

Provide advice to internal stakeholders on legal risks and compliance issues, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives

Review, draft and negotiate business contracts, agreements and other legal documents, including customer contracts, supplier contracts, terms and conditions, and partnership agreement

Support data protection and privacy compliance, including GDPR and other applicable regulations

Assist in the management and protection of the company’s intellectual property portfolio (trademarks, copyrights, etc.)

Coordinate with external counsel on specialist matters as required

Monitor legal and regulatory developments and changes in laws and regulations relevant to the business and ensure business practices align with current laws and regulations

Provide support on corporate governance related matters as well as in strategic transactions

Identify and mitigate potential legal risks associated with the company’s business activities

Conduct legal research on legal issues and developments

Reports to the VP Legal

JD degree in law

3-5 years of experience, gained at a law firm or as in-house legal counsel in a business environment (experience in a tech business considered a plus)

Solid knowledge of commercial agreements (incl. SaaS), corporate law and data protection

Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills

Pro-active, business-oriented mindset and strong problem-solving skills

The ability to work independently with guidance from senior legal team members and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment 

Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken) (German considered a plus)