Legal Counsel

Job Summary 

We are a startup Dutch research and development company specializing in cutting-edge innovation across robotics and communication systems. Our mission is to drive progress through science, collaboration, and ethical leadership. We operate in a fast-paced, international environment where legal excellence plays a key role in enabling sustainable growth. 

The Legal Counsel will support the organization on a broad range of legal matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and managing legal risks across our R&D, commercial, and international operations. This role requires a pragmatic, business-oriented advisor with a strong foundation in Dutch law, particularly in areas such as contract law, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including R&D agreements, licensing, joint ventures, NDAs, supplier and customer contracts, and employment contracts. 
• Support negotiations and help speed up legal processes with a solutions-oriented approach. 
• Advise internal stakeholders (R&D, procurement, HR, executive leadership) on legal risks and mitigation strategies. 
• Support intellectual property protection, including patent strategy and technology transfer agreements, in collaboration with the IP team. 
• Ensure compliance with Dutch, EU, and international legal and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, competition law, IP rights). 
• Provide day-to-day legal support across the company in an accessible and clear manner. 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dutch Law (either acceptable; focus on commercial, contract, employment, or IP law preferred). 
• 3–7 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in-house in a technology-driven or R&D environment. 
• Strong knowledge of Dutch law; experience with cross-border legal matters is a plus. 
• Fluent in English (essential); Dutch strongly preferred. 
• High integrity, independent thinking, and strong interpersonal skills are important.