Our client is a global B2C business in the Netherlands. As the company’s first in-house legal hire, the Legal Director will provide broad legal support across corporate, commercial, regulatory, and operational matters. This is a hands-on, solutions-oriented role with the opportunity to make a huge impact, shaping the company’s legal strategy and frameworks while embedding a strong consumer focus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise the executive team on all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements.
- Ensure compliance with Dutch and EU regulations.
- Manage external counsel as required.
- Build and lead the in-house legal function, driving consumer-focused, practical solutions.
Candidate Profile:
- Dutch-qualified lawyer with 10+ years PQE, trained in a law firm with strong Corporate/Commercial law experience.
- Fluent in Dutch / English
- Proven track record supporting consumer-facing businesses.
- Broad legal knowledge across multiple areas, including healthcare or regulated sectors.
- Strategic, hands-on, solutions-oriented, and able to establish legal processes from scratch.
- Strong communicator and trusted advisor to leadership.
If you have the skills described and are interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail, please kindly share your CV with Sarah - sturnbull@kgglobal.co.uk