Job Description: The General Counsel position in Amsterdam, Netherlands, falls within the Legal & Compliance industry. As a General Counsel, your primary responsibility will be to provide legal counsel and guidance to the organization, ensuring legal compliance and risk management. Key Responsibilities: Legal Advice: Provide legal advice and expertise to executives and management on various legal matters and business decisions. Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization's compliance with local and international laws, regulations, and industry standards. Risk Management: Identify and assess legal risks and develop risk mitigation strategies. Litigation Management: Oversee legal disputes and litigation matters involving the organization. Intellectual Property: Protect and manage the organization's intellectual property rights. Corporate Governance: Advise on corporate governance matters and legal obligations. Mergers and Acquisitions: Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. Employment Law: Advise on employment law matters, including employee contracts and labor disputes. Legal Research: Stay updated on legal developments and conduct legal research as needed.
Job Requirement: Requirements: Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree. Admittance to the bar in the Netherlands. Proven experience as a General Counsel or in a senior legal role. Strong knowledge of corporate law, contracts, and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to provide strategic legal counsel to senior management. Analytical and problem-solving skills for legal issues. Experience in managing legal teams and outside counsel. Ethical and professional conduct in legal matters. Flexibility to adapt to diverse legal challenges.
