Legal Counsel (Dutch speaking)
topdesk · Delft, ZH, nl ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Category
- Legal
- Experience
- 3+ years
- 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)