Global Trade & Compliance Counsel – Associate

Smith & Associates Europe B.V.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Associates Europe B.V. seeks an attorney with a Master of Law and 2-4 years of post-qualification experience to join its international legal team in Amsterdam.

You will draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, advise on trade compliance, sanctions, and ESG matters, and support cross-border transactions across EMEA. The role requires strong commercial judgment, excellent English, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent).
• 2-4 years of post-qualification experience in an international law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements in international business environments.
• Strong commercial judgment with ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
• Interest in compliance matters such as trade compliance, sanctions, supply chain compliance, ESG, and anti-corruption.

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 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

Commercial judgment

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent)

Job description

Smith & Associates Europe B.V. seeks an attorney with a Master of Law and 2-4 years of post-qualification experience to join its international legal team in Amsterdam.

You will draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, advise on trade compliance, sanctions, and ESG matters, and support cross-border transactions across EMEA. The role requires strong commercial judgment, excellent English, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across jurisdictions.