Legal Counsel

UNS; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Professional growth

Competitive salary

Global projects

International environment

30 days annual leave

Learning budget

Hybrid work schedule

Open atmosphere

Job summary

UNS is seeking a highly organized Legal Counsel to join our Amsterdam team. You will support the Legal Counsel and Global General Counsel, manage the contract lifecycle, and help ensure regulatory compliance across our international footprint.

You will conduct legal research, advise on business-oriented solutions, and coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders. Fluency in English is required; other European languages are a plus. Hybrid work is available in Amsterdam.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law.
• Experience: 2–4 years in a Legal Counsel or paralegal role, preferably in corporate or international environment.
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and processes.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive and hands-on approach to work with independence.
• Agility and quick adaptability with desire for continuous learning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Languages: Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contract Management: manage the full contract lifecycle from drafting to negotiation and renewals.
• Risk & Advisory: identify legal and contractual risks and provide business-minded recommendations.
• Research: conduct legal research to support decision-making.
• Compliance Support: ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Coordination: liaise with external counsel and regulatory bodies.
• Legal Support: provide day-to-day support to Legal Counsel and Global General Counsel.
• Record Keeping: maintain accurate records of legal files and documents.
• Policy Assistance: support internal policies and procedures.
• Cross-Border Matters: support legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract review

Negotiation

Legal advisory

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Cross-border matters

English fluency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law

Job description

About UNS

UNS is one of the most sustainable and innovative architecture firms in the world, dedicated to creating future-proof, human-centric designs. With a global presence and a commitment to excellence, we strive to push the boundaries of architecture and design.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-orientedLegal Counselto join our growing legal team in Amsterdam. In this role, you will work closely with and provide support to the Legal Counsel and the Global General Counsel in Amsterdam, and will partner with internal departments across the business to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice, ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes and compliance with regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to join the legal function of a globally recognized and forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Manage the full contract lifecycle - drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements - while maintaining the contract database and tracking key deadlines, renewals, and terminations.

• Risk & Advisory: Identify and flag legal and contractual risks to internal stakeholders, providing practical, business-minded recommendations.

• Research: Conduct legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to support decision-making.

• Compliance Support: Assist in ensuring the company complies with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

• Coordination: Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies as needed.

• Legal Support: Provide day-to-day support to the Legal Counsel and Global General Counsel on legal matters, projects, and ad hoc requests.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of legal files, agreements, and other documentation.

• Policy Assistance: Support the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures.

• Cross-Border Matters: Support legal matters across multiple jurisdictions, given UNS's international footprint.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law.

• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in a Legal Counsel or paralegal role, preferably in a corporate or international environment.

• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts..

• Strong understanding of legal terminology and processes.

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Proactive and hands-on approach to work, with the ability to manage tasks effectively and provide sound legal advice independently.

• Agility and quick adaptability, coupled with a strong desire for continuous learning and development, are essential traits.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Languages: Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are a plus.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• The chance to contribute to groundbreaking projects with a global impact.

• International environment.

• 30 days of annual leave.

• Learning budget to improve yourself.

• Hybrid work schedule.

• Active, open atmosphere full of enthusiastic people.