Legal Counsel | English | Utrecht Area

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.