Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel (Dutch Law) | Contracts, Regulatory & Privacy Advisory Overview Step into a pivotal Legal Counsel role supporting our client’s business operations in the Netherlands. You’ll provide day-to-day legal guidance on complex matters across commercial and non-commercial contracting, public procurement, competition law, product liability, medical device regulatory issues, and data privacy. This is a hands‑on position where you’ll partner closely with business stakeholders to deliver strategic, practical solutions while identifying and mitigating legal risk in a large, fast-moving environment. With a standalone feel and the expectation you can onboard quickly and work independently, this role is ideal for a seasoned Dutch-qualified lawyer who enjoys translating legal complexity into clear business outcomes. Required Skills • Professional qualifications as a lawyer under Dutch law • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience • Excellent command of Dutch and English (written and verbal) • Strong commercial acumen with proven analytical, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills • Ability to quickly onboard and operate independently with limited supervision • Ability to adapt global contract templates into locally compliant agreements aligned with Dutch law and business needs • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to identify, anticipate, and help mitigate key legal risks • Ability to collaborate with internal subject matter experts / Centers of Expertise and Operating Unit lawyers • Experience managing relationships with outside counsel to maximize quality of representation and minimize legal expenses • Unquestioned integrity and ethics • Ability to travel within the Netherlands • Life science experience, or equivalent experience in a highly regulated environment • Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of agreements and legal documents (Dutch and English) • MedTech knowledge and relevant experience within the Dutch healthcare system and market Nice to Have Skills • Experience providing legal guidance and delivering training sessions to business stakeholders on policies, procedures, and legislation • Experience overseeing and supporting implementation of new legal processes and local projects Preferred Education and Experience • Preferred: Dutch-law lawyer qualification • Experience level: 10+ years in relevant legal roles, ideally within life sciences/medtech or equivalent regulated industries Other Requirements • Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands (remote flexibility) • Contract length: 5 months • Working pattern: 0.6 FTE / 24 hours per week • Start date: ASAP • Travel: within the Netherlands If you’re a Dutch-qualified Legal Counsel ready to take ownership quickly and make an immediate impact across contracts and regulatory risk, apply now and share the requested submission details. #J-18808-LjbffrSalarisomschrijving€70000 - €90000 monthly Uren: Parttime Dienstverband: parttime Type vacature: Intern Vaardigheden • Je beheerst Engels Opleiding Dutch-law lawyer qualification Wat wij bieden Salaris: € 70.000,- tot € 90.000,- Contract: parttime