Senior Legal Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands.

📋 Description

• Deliver practical, commercially oriented legal counsel to support both Canadian and international business endeavors.

• Independently oversee a diverse array of commercial agreements.

• Negotiate and draft non-disclosure agreements, letters of intent, technology transfer agreements, purchase and sale contracts, joint venture/team agreements, data processing addenda, services and consulting agreements, as well as commercial leases.

• Assist in business development by responding to government RFX processes.

• Provide advisory support to finance, human resources, technology, and service operations teams.

• Direct and oversee external legal counsel in EU jurisdictions and other international areas.

• Facilitate acquisitions, financing endeavors, and corporate restructuring.

• Review, formulate, and implement corporate policies and procedures.

• Aid in the establishment and ongoing maintenance of international operational branches and offices.

• Offer guidance on regulatory and contractual obligations while supporting compliance initiatives.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners throughout the organization.

• Safeguard the organization’s intellectual property, including the management of registrations.

• Assist in corporate secretarial duties, which include drafting resolutions, minutes, and corporate documentation.

• Maintain and refresh corporate registrations in Canada, the EU, the United States, and various other international jurisdictions.

• Oversee insurance claims and manage other litigation matters.

⛳️ Requirements

• Licensed as a lawyer in a province or territory within Germany, the Netherlands, France, or Canada.

• Holding dual qualifications in civil and common law jurisdictions is considered an advantage.

• At least 10 years of progressive legal experience, combining in-house and private practice experience with a respected firm.

• Proficient commercial drafting capabilities.

• Experience in developing programs and ensuring compliance with GDPR and other relevant privacy legislation impacting the organization’s operations.

• Proficiency in the English language is essential.

• Ability to practice in another language, ideally German, Dutch, or French, is advantageous.

• Experience in supporting transactions involving government entities is a plus.

• Background in the defense and/or aviation sector, or a similar regulated industry, is highly preferred.

• Exceptional problem-solving, business acumen, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Capability to operate independently, advising senior business leaders while proposing pragmatic risk mitigation solutions.

• Proactive, innovative, and adaptable to swiftly changing priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Willingness to provide support across different time zones.

• Occasional international travel may be necessary.

• Security clearance requirements will be established based on the successful candidate’s place of residence.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at both local and global levels.

• A flexible working schedule.

• An attractive benefits package.

• A work environment that emphasizes service, integrity, excellence, and teamwork.