Our client is a mission-driven logistics organisation strengthening health supply chains worldwide.

Responsibilities/Tasks

The main focus is on contract management; the legal counsel will also be responsible to handle other legal topics including Dutch labour law, privacy and GDPR and litigation.

• Review, interpret, and translate legal requirements and effectively communicating these to the business and external stakeholders.
• Implement legal proceedings that can affect the rights and obligations of the organization.
• Ensure compliance with the internal controls, statutory regulations and other relevant formalities.
• Handle litigation, calculate and handle risks in business process and decision making.
• Draft, review and evaluate legal documents such as contracts, license, statements and agreements.
• Advising the business for any transaction they had including internal affairs and corporate relationship.
• Assess potential legal risks and mitigate where necessary, coordinate response to potential litigation and conflicts in a broad range of legal fields.
• Review, interpret and negotiate contracts with suppliers and logistic service providers.
• Advise on diverse type of employment and service contracts to HR, QA, and any other stakeholders within the organisation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in law.
• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably as corporate lawyer for a large organization. Experience within the Supply Chain & Logistics industry is an advantage.
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal matters, including employment, property, governance and business matters.
• Experienced in handling and meeting legal requirements related to European and international labour law and affiliated entities.
• The excellent legal knowledge is underpinned by strong communication skills and the ability to influence and work collaboratively at all levels.
• Sound experience in supporting operations from a legal and international perspective.
• Fluency in English speaking and writing; any other language is highly valued.

What they offer:

• Plenty of space to bring in your own ideas and shape how things are done.
• A supportive team culture with a friendly and open work environment.
• An organization fueled by purpose, with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Collaborating with dedicated professionals who are deeply passionate about the mission.
• Strong encouragement and opportunities to grow your skills and career.
• Reimbursement for commuting and travel costs.