TOPdesk
Legal Counsel (Dutch speaking)
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TLDR
Advise on legal risk balancing with business needs; draft and negotiate contracts; protect intellectual property; ensure data protection compliance.
- Provide advice to internal stakeholders on legal risks and compliance issues, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives
- Review, draft and negotiate business contracts, agreements and other legal documents, including customer contracts, supplier contracts, terms and conditions, and partnership agreement
- Support data protection and privacy compliance, including GDPR and other applicable regulations
- Assist in the management and protection of the company’s intellectual property portfolio (trademarks, copyrights, etc.)
- Coordinate with external counsel on specialist matters as required
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and changes in laws and regulations relevant to the business and ensure business practices align with current laws and regulations
- Provide support on corporate governance related matters as well as in strategic transactions
- Identify and mitigate potential legal risks associated with the company’s business activities
- Conduct legal research on legal issues and developments
- Reports to the VP Legal
- JD degree in law
- 3-5 years of experience, gained at a law firm or as in-house legal counsel in a business environment (experience in a tech business considered a plus)
- Solid knowledge of commercial agreements (incl. SaaS), corporate law and data protection
- Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills
- Pro-active, business-oriented mindset and strong problem-solving skills
- The ability to work independently with guidance from senior legal team members and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken) (German considered a plus)
TOPdesk builds software solutions that streamline service management for organizations across various sectors. We empower businesses to enhance their service delivery and operational efficiency, making the process smoother for over 5,000 customers worldwide. Our focus on user-friendly interfaces and effective support sets us apart in the enterprise service management landscape.
Legal Counsel
No longer accepting applications