Global Corporate Counsel — Transactions & Compliance

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

Job summary

Nippon Recruitment is seeking a highly motivated legal counsel for Amsterdam to support a leading global Japanese holding company. You will handle governance, commercial, aviation, and compliance matters across Europe and Asia in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.

The role requires a qualified lawyer with strong transactional experience, capable of coordinating with external advisers and senior management. Fluency in English and entitlement to work in the Netherlands are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in a major jurisdiction (Netherlands/UK/EU jurisdiction/Singapore/Japan or equivalent).
• Law degree (LL.B., LL.M., J.D., or equivalent).
• 5–8 years of legal experience, preferably in international settings.
• Experience at a leading international law firm and/or multinational company.
• Significant experience managing transactions and external advisors independently.
• Fluency in English; additional Japanese/Dutch/French/Italian language skills are a plus.
• Entitled to work in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Support governance and administration of holding companies, SPV’s, and investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of agreements.
• Provide legal support for acquisition, ownership, leasing, financing, and disposition of international real estate assets.
• Coordinate due diligence exercises with external law firms and advisors.
• Review lease agreements and asset management documentation.
• Coordinate with external aviation lawyers, operators, owner trusts, and regulatory advisors.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the group; support compliance frameworks and internal policies.
• Drive legal workstreams for strategic projects and transactions; manage budgets and monitor legal spend.
• Identify legal risks proactively and recommend practical business solutions; support dispute management as needed.

Skills

Fluency in English

Japanese language skills

Education

Law degree (LL.B., LL.M., J.D., or equivalent)

Job description

Nippon Recruitment is seeking a highly motivated legal counsel for Amsterdam to support a leading global Japanese holding company. You will handle governance, commercial, aviation, and compliance matters across Europe and Asia in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.

The role requires a qualified lawyer with strong transactional experience, capable of coordinating with external advisers and senior management. Fluency in English and entitlement to work in the Netherlands are essential.