EEA Legal Leader & Deputy General Counsel

Jobgether; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education subsidy

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Jobgether is partnering with a multinational in search of a Head of EEA Legal, Deputy General Counsel based in the Netherlands. The role leads the legal function across the EEA, shaping regulatory strategy for digital assets within a fast-growing international business.

You will advise on licensing, compliance, and partnerships, collaborate with executive management, and participate in Board discussions while ensuring governance and risk management at scale.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of legal experience in top-tier firms, in-house, or regulatory bodies.
• Strong background in financial services, digital assets, and crypto regulation.
• Qualification to practice law in an EEA jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EEA legal function and coordinate regional lawyers.
• Advise on licensing, regulatory compliance, and product development.
• Represent legal across Board discussions and external forums.
• Drive governance, IP, marketing, and commercial partnerships.
• Support strategic expansion and cross-border initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Strategic thinking

Legal risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Advisory excellence

Business partnership

Autonomy

Ambiguity navigation

International collaboration

Education

Law degree

Job description

Jobgether is partnering with a multinational in search of a Head of EEA Legal, Deputy General Counsel based in the Netherlands. The role leads the legal function across the EEA, shaping regulatory strategy for digital assets within a fast-growing international business.

You will advise on licensing, compliance, and partnerships, collaborate with executive management, and participate in Board discussions while ensuring governance and risk management at scale.