Associate Legal Counsel

Smith; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith in Amsterdam seeks an experienced legal professional to draft, review and negotiate commercial terms for sales and purchases and ensure quality controls. You will advise on trade compliance and ESG matters, coordinating with partners across EMEA to support cross-border transactions.

The role requires 2–4 years post-qualification in international law settings, strong business judgment, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• LL.M. or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years post-qualification experience in an international law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements within an international business environment.
• Strong commercial judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial terms and conditions of sale and purchase and quality.
• Assist in gathering context with business partners so that transactions can be drafted accurately and efficiently.
• Advise on trade compliance matters, including import/export controls, economic sanctions, restricted-party screening, and related regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on supply chain compliance, product compliance, anti-bribery and corruption, ESG, and other regulatory matters relevant to the electronics distribution industry.
• Partner with our traders, buyers, and business leaders across EMEA to provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance and business colleagues globally on cross-border transactions, strategic initiatives, and corporate projects.
• Independently manage a broad range of legal matters involving multiple stakeholders and competing business priorities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Cross-border collaboration

Education

LL.M. or equivalent

Job description

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial terms and conditions of sale and purchase and quality;
• Assist in gathering context with business partners so that transactions can be drafted accurately and efficiently;
• Advise on trade compliance matters, including import/export controls, economic sanctions, restricted-party screening, and related regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on supply chain compliance, product compliance, anti-bribery and corruption, ESG, and other regulatory matters relevant to the electronics distribution industry.
• Partner with our traders, buyers, and business leaders across EMEA to provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance and business colleagues globally on cross-border transactions, strategic initiatives, and corporate projects.
• Independently manage a broad range of legal matters involving multiple stakeholders and competing business priorities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial terms and conditions of sale and purchase and quality;
• Assist in gathering context with business partners so that transactions can be drafted accurately and efficiently;
• Advise on trade compliance matters, including import/export controls, economic sanctions, restricted-party screening, and related regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on supply chain compliance, product compliance, anti-bribery and corruption, ESG, and other regulatory matters relevant to the electronics distribution industry.
• Partner with our traders, buyers, and business leaders across EMEA to provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance and business colleagues globally on cross-border transactions, strategic initiatives, and corporate projects.
• Independently manage a broad range of legal matters involving multiple stakeholders and competing business priorities.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• Master's degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent).
• 2 - 4 years of post-qualification experience gained in an international law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements within an international business environment.
• Strong commercial judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Interest in, or exposure to, compliance matters such as trade compliance, sanctions, supply chain compliance, ESG, and anti-corruption.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions and cultures.
• Adaptability, sound judgment, and a solution-oriented mindset in a fast-paced business environment.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Additional European languages are an advantage.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.