Jr. Legal Counsel BeneLux

SoftwareOne; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Personal development budget

Unlimited vacation

International community

Wellbeing focus

Team activities

Job summary

SoftwareOne in Amsterdam seeks a capable Legal Counsel to support Benelux growth with practical, business-focused legal guidance. You will work with two senior colleagues to manage risk while enabling commercial opportunities in a fast-paced tech environment.

You will draft and negotiate complex software and services agreements, advise on tender responses, and collaborate closely with Sales, Finance and Ops to align legal risk with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dutch law required or equivalent.
• Experience in a law firm and/or international in-house environment preferred.
• Proven experience in B2B contract law, SaaS contracting, data protection, and cybersecurity regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advise Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg teams on legal matters to drive informed business decisions.
• Review, draft, and negotiate customer, supplier, and partner agreements, focusing on software/SaaS contracts.
• Support Bid Management on public tender submissions and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage multiple legal matters with high accuracy and integrity, aligning with company standards.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Operations and Marketing to support business objectives.
• Coordinate with Corporate Group Legal on regional and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Dutch law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

SaaS contracting

Data protection

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dutch law

Job description

Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne is a global software and cloud solutions provider and distributor, powered by around 12,000 people across more than 70 countries. But what really makes us SoftwareOne is our people: curious minds, different perspectives, and talented teams working together to solve real challenges and create meaningful impact. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, explore new possibilities, and build a career that’s uniquely yours, while helping shape what’s next in technology.

The role

• Are you ready to join a global leader in software and cloud solutions?
• Are you keen to advise on complex software licensing and other commercial technology agreements?
• Do you want to work alongside experienced Legal Counsel and become a trusted advisor?

Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Reports to: Regional General Counsel WEMEA | Team Size: 3 | Work Arrangement: Hybrid | Visa Requirements: Valid work visa for the Netherlands | Language Requirements: Native Dutch, professional English | Learn more: softwareone.com

As our new Legal Counsel, you will support our growing business in the Benelux countries. Working closely with two experienced colleagues, you will provide practical and commercially focused legal guidance that enables business growth while managing risk in accordance with company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise operational teams across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg on a broad range of legal matters in order to drive informed business decisions
• Review, draft, and negotiate customer, supplier, and partner agreements with a focus on software and SaaS contracts
• Provide legal support to the Bid Management team on public tender submissions
• Manage multiple legal matters and projects while maintaining high quality, accuracy, and professional integrity standards
• Partner with stakeholders across Sales, Finance, Operations and Marketing to support business objectives
• Collaborate with the wider Corporate Group Legal team on regional and cross-functional initiatives, as required

What we need to see from you

• Bachelor’s degree in Dutch law
• Experience gained in a law firm and/or an international in-house corporate environment, ideally within the Software or SaaS sector
• Experience in at least two, and eagerness to develop in all of the following areas: B2B contract law, corporate law, Software/SaaS contracting, public tender regulations, data protection, and cybersecurity regulations
• Native Dutch language skills and confidence reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contractual documentation in English
• Commercial mindset with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• High attention to detail, self-motivation, collaboration, and communication skills
• Minimum of 32 hours per week availability

What we offer:

• A close-knit, international community where everyone can be themselves
• The freedom and trust to shape your own path, and bring others along with you
• Plenty of room for personal development through training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing, including a meaningful annual personal budget for external education
• Hybridworking- partly from our Amsterdam office, partly from home
• Unlimited vacation time
• A competitive salary, strong secondary benefits, and a real focus on wellbeing and job satisfaction
• Team activities, lunches, social drinks, and moments to laugh and learn together

Job Function

Legal & Compliance

Accommodations

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at [e-mail].

At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.