Legal Counsel

Atos SE; Amstelveen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 vacation days per year

Year-end bonus

Pension scheme

Mobility budget

Training and certifications

Flexibility in working hours

Job summary

A leading tech service provider is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. In this role, you will support commercial activities, review contracts, and advise the legal team on various matters. Ideal candidates should have 3-6 years of experience in a commercial legal role, preferably in IT or tech services. The position offers flexibility with a hybrid working model, opportunities for growth, and a competitive salary with attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in a commercial legal role.
• Hands-on experience from a top commercial law firm or in-house legal function.
• Experience with IT or tech services.

Responsibilities

• Support legal and commercial teams in various matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Advise on bids and projects.

Skills

Independent advisor

Excellent judgement

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Legal Tech experience

Proactivity

Education

Law degree, LL.M. or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 67,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €10 billion, operating in 61 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is the brand under which Atos SE (Societas Europaea) operates. Atos SE is listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos Group is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

The opportunity

Ready to make an impact? Atos in the BeNeLux and Nordics region is on the lookout for a dynamic Legal Counsel with 3-6 years of experience to join our energetic legal team with especially focus on Commercial matters. You’ll play an active role in commercial activities, bids, contract reviews and negotiations, tackling daily commercial legal tasks, and support commercial projects for one of the world’s leading tech service providers.

We are looking for a qualified legal counsel whom has hands-on experience from a top commercial law firm or inhouse legal function—ideally in IT or tech services industy. If you’ve drafted, negotiated, and offered advice on all things commercial contracts (think customer, outsourcing, consulting, licensing, hosting, GDPR, and more), you’ll fit right in.

Get ready to support our legal and commercial teams and be part of an innovative crew driving Atos forward in the BeNeLux and Nordics region—and on a global scale.

• Working closely with our sales and operations departments on all commercial related matters and negotiations
• Support the legal department in general, including implementing and supervising processes
• Manage and coordinate the handling of complex and varied legal and transactional matters.
• Support and provide legal advice for bids, deals and projects
• Review, drafting, and negotiation of a wide variety of commercial contracts working closely with Atos commercial, operational and sales leads ensuring alignment with the Group’s key guidelines for commercial engagements
• Provide expert legal advice to the business
• Advising in contract reviews and approval processes
• Participate in Group Legal Department activities and projects

In short you will become a part of a diverse, hardworking, energetic, and truly international team of lawyers working for Atos within BeNeLux and the Nordics specifically, and Atos globally in general.

Practical information

The position is primarily based in Atos office in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. Limited travel activity is to be expected. Atos has a hybrid working model with a mix of in office and work from home, and we have a high degree of flexibility in our way of working to allow for a good work/life balance. Our work language is English.

Planned commencement of role is as soon as possible.

Key skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll need a rich combination of experience, knowledge, proven skills, and personal attributes, including.

• Ability to operate as an independent advisor and to build and maintain strong and collaborative relationships both internally and externally
• Ability to manage multiple matters at the same time
• In-depth understanding of how business operates and how legal issues affect the organisation
• Excellent judgement and analytical skills
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent academic qualifications, including law degree, LL.M. or equivalent
• Experience with Legal Tech and AI solutions
• Previous experience in the IT or technology sector or comparable industry and/or experience from lawfirm or inhouse legal function
• Enthusiasm, motivation, flexibility, and proactivity in solving issues
• Good team spirit

The benefits we offer include

Projects with leading organizations.

Flexibility: hybrid working and travel to clients when required.

Opportunities for growth: training, certifications, and access to the latest technologies.

A competitive salary and attractive benefits (such as a year-end bonus and a pension scheme)

29 vacation days per year.

A mobility budget.

The opportunity to work on complex projects for appealing clients, allowing you to further develop yourself.

Extensive training and development programs.

Here at Atos, diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. Read more about our commitment to a fair work environment for all.

Atos is a recognized leader in its industry across Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria. Find out more on our CSR commitment.