Legal Counsel

24 June 2026 Legal Counsel Location: KeyGene headquarters in Wageningen, The Netherlands To support KeyGene's Intellectual Property & Legal Affairs department we are looking for a Legal Counsel. At KeyGene, legal is a true business partner. As Legal Counsel, you will play an important role in supporting commercial activities, research collaborations, and strategic partnerships by providing clear, practical, and business-oriented legal advice. The role As Legal Counsel, you will support KeyGene on a broad range of legal matters, with a strong focus on commercial contracts and business partnering. You will work closely with colleagues across R&D, commercial, finance, and management, helping them navigate legal risks and opportunities in a pragmatic way. This is a hands-on role for a legal professional who enjoys working in an innovative, international setting and who is able to translate complex legal issues into clear and workable solutions for KeyGene. Key responsibilities • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including: • collaboration agreements, • service agreements, • supply agreements, • non-disclosure agreements, and • framework agreements; • Provide practical legal advice to internal stakeholders across R&D, business, finance, and management; • Support KeyGene in identifying and managing legal risks and commercial opportunities; • Help improve and maintain contract templates, legal processes, and internal guidelines; • Liaise effectively with external counsel where needed and ensure proper documentation and follow-up of legal matters. Key requirements • A completed law degree (LL.M., Master of Laws, or equivalent); • 3-5 years of experience as an in-house counsel and/or lawyer in an international environment; • Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts; • Excellent command of English and Dutch, both written and spoken; • Ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice; • Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently; • Strong negotiation skills and a pragmatic, commercially minded approach; • Experience working with and advising a broad range of stakeholders, including R&D, commercial teams, finance, and management. KeyGene offer • A challenging legal role in an innovative and international biotechnology environment; • The opportunity to work on impactful collaborations and commercial projects at the intersection of science and business; • Close collaboration with highly skilled colleagues across multiple disciplines; • Room for professional development and growth, including on-the-job learning and external education for professional accreditation; • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements; • A competitive salary based on experience; • 25 holidays and 13 ADV days (based on full time); • Company-sponsored sports membership and bike plan. Why join KeyGene? At KeyGene, you will have the opportunity to work on meaningful legal matters in a company driven by innovation, scientific excellence, and collaboration. You will be part of a dynamic and scientific environment where legal advice directly supports business decisions, research partnerships, and long-term value creation. The position is based in Wageningen (The Netherlands), a worldwide renowned centre of agricultural research. How to apply Additional information about the position can be obtained from Bart Postmus, VP IP & LA, by email . For more information about the application procedure, please contact KeyGene's HR department at . If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your letter of motivation and cv via the form below, before July 27 .