Commercial Lawyer

Kingsley Green Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Green Recruitment is representing an international business seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Amsterdam. The role spans commercial contracts, regulatory developments, employment and data privacy matters, with broad exposure and a focus on shaping the legal function.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, negotiate complex agreements, support cross-border projects, and deliver practical business-focused legal advice.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a legal/commercial role.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Strong commercial contracts expertise and ability to shape a legal function.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with senior stakeholders to align legal strategy with business goals.
• Negotiate and draft complex commercial agreements across jurisdictions.
• Support cross-border projects and regulatory developments, including privacy matters.
• Deliver practical, business-focused legal advice to enable decisions and growth.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Dutch & English fluency

Job description

Looking to move beyond purely advisory work and help shape a legal function?

I'm working on a Senior Legal Counsel opportunity with an international business operating across multiple European jurisdictions. This role offers broad exposure to commercial contracts, regulatory developments, employment and data privacy matters, whilst playing a key role in driving legal best practice and process improvement.

You'll partner closely with senior stakeholders, negotiate complex commercial agreements, support cross-border projects and deliver practical, business-focused legal advice.

Ideal for a lawyer or in-house counsel with 5+ years' experience, strong commercial contracts expertise and fluent Dutch and English language skills.