Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel Delft Full-time Medior About this job At S[&]T , we develop advanced technologies that help shape the future of Space, Defence and Security . From satellite missions to AI-driven software and high-tech systems, our solutions support customers operating in some of the world's most demanding and highly regulated environments. As our organisation continues to grow internationally, we're looking for an experiencedLegal Counselto establish and develop our legal function. Reporting directly to the executive board, you'll become the company's trusted legal advisor, working alongside senior leadership to support strategic decisions, manage legal risk and enable sustainable growth across our operations in the Netherlands, Italy and Norway. This is far more than a traditional in-house legal role. It's an opportunity to build something from the ground up, shape legal strategy, influence business decisions and grow into the future Head of Legal . If you're an entrepreneurial legal professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach, we'd love to hear from you. Legal Counsel Main responsibilities As Legal Counsel, you will: • Serve as the primary legal advisor to the Executive Board and senior leadership. • Establish, develop and professionalise the legal function across the organisation. • Advise on commercial, corporate, regulatory and compliance matters within an international business environment. • Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, strategic partnerships and customer contracts. • Identify legal risks and provide pragmatic solutions that support business growth. • Develop legal policies, templates and governance processes that enable the organisation to scale efficiently. • Coordinate legal matters across our offices in the Netherlands, Italy and Norway. • Manage relationships with external law firms and specialist legal advisors. • Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, international expansion and new business opportunities. Requirements We're looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership and helping shape an organisation during an exciting period of growth. Ideally, you'll bring: • A Master's degree in Law. • At least 3 years of relevant legal experience , either in-house, within private practice, or a combination of both. • Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. • A pragmatic, business-oriented mindset with excellent judgement. • Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence advising executive leadership. • The ability to work independently while building strong relationships across the business. • Fluency in both Dutch and English , written and spoken. Experience with government contracting, Defence, Space, High-Tech, R&D or M&A is considered a strong advantage. What we offer Joining S[&]T means becoming part of a growing international technology company where legal plays a strategic role in the organisation's future. We offer: • A unique opportunity to build and lead the legal function of an international technology company. • Direct collaboration with the Executive Board and senior leadership. • A clear growth path towards Head of Legal . • The opportunity to work on innovative projects within the Space, Defence and High-Tech sectors. • Significant autonomy, responsibility and influence. • An international working environment with colleagues across multiple countries. • A competitive salary and attractive benefits package. Please note that if you do not hear back from us within 10 days of your application, you may assume that we have selected another candidate we would like to interview for this position. We do our best to get back to you individually, however, due to a high volume of responses, it can be that we have not been able to reject your application in person. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are not seeking assistance and will not be liable for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited CVs or candidate introductions. Any candidates submitted by agencies without prior written agreement will be considered our direct applicants and may be employed without obligation or fee. Are you enthusiastic about becoming our new Legal Counsel? Apply via our application form, or send your CV and motivational letter directly to . Our story At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application, and apply our expertise within our software frameworks, information products and consultancy. Our society relies on space and scientific instruments for climate change monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucial services we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormous quantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value. We have more than 20 years of experience working on instrument calibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-time data processing frameworks, and the development of application-specific algorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision making. We focus on the following domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability, and High-Tech Consulting. Privacy notice In order to apply for this vacancy you must submit your personal information to S[&]T. Our policy and processing of your personal information are compliant with the GDPR. How to apply Would you like to hear more? Send your CV and motivational letter to or apply directly through our website. Kindly note that acquisition from third parties (e.g. agencies) based on this vacancy is not welcome.