Global Employment Counsel

Deel; Nederland; On-site; EUR 108,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock grant opportunities

Flexible working office membership (IW

Disability accommodations

Job summary

Deel is seeking a Legal Counsel to deliver comprehensive legal support across the organization, focusing on employment law, cross-border matters, and regulatory compliance. The role will guide employment contracts, commercial agreements, and risk mitigation strategies in the assigned region.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of experience, a Dutch law degree, and fluency in Dutch and English. This is a fast-paced, globally distributed team with a strong emphasis on scalable,

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience (law firm or in-house) with a strong background in cross border employment law matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in Dutch and English; ability to train junior team members.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a fast-growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, create and review contracts ranging from commercial agreements to employment documents.
• Provide employment advice to customers and employees.
• Work closely with business colleagues to provide business-oriented legal solutions.
• Provide daily advice on employment laws and regulations to answer client queries.
• Collaborate with legal colleagues to prepare templates, guides, and processes.
• Serve as point of contact for country-related matters the company is involved in.
• Handle negotiations and review commercial agreements with clients.

Skills

Employment law

Cross-border matters

Dutch law

Contract drafting

Education

Dutch law degree

Job description

Deel is seeking a Legal Counsel to deliver comprehensive legal support across the organization, focusing on employment law, cross-border matters, and regulatory compliance. The role will guide employment contracts, commercial agreements, and risk mitigation strategies in the assigned region.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of experience, a Dutch law degree, and fluency in Dutch and English. This is a fast-paced, globally distributed team with a strong emphasis on scalable,