Legal Counsel

OMRON Corporation; Hoofddorp; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Health insurance

Pension plan

Fitness programs

29 days holiday

Job summary

OMRON Corporation is seeking a hands-on Legal Counsel for the EMEA Legal Team based in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands. You will review contracts, provide legal guidance, and support multiple entities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in a dynamic, international setting.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Dutch law or EU law and 1–3 years of experience in a corporate environment. Hybrid working, strong collaboration, and opportunities to grow in legal expertise are offered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mentality with willingness to learn across cultures and jurisdictions.
• Strong communication skills, with experience in commercial contracting.
• Interest in legal technology, AI, and digitalization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate general terms, NDAs, and purchase/service agreements.
• Provide general legal advice to colleagues in the business.
• Join and assist the legal team on various projects and perform legal research on Compliance.

Skills

Hands-on mentality

Commercial contracting

Strong communication

Team player

English fluency

Dutch language preference

Education

Master's degree in Dutch law or EU law

1-3 years legal experience

Job description

OMRON - LEGAL COUNSEL

Are you a hands-on enthusiastic team player? Would you like to join an international organisation and dedicated team of legal professionals as Legal Counsel? Do you enjoy working collaboratively across cultures and jurisdictions, navigating different legal frameworks? If so, this could be your next opportunity.

At OMRON, we value diverse perspectives, collaboration, and professional growth, and we are looking for a motivated Legal Counsel to join our EMEA Legal Team.

About OMRON

OMRON Corporation (OMRON) established in 1933, is a leading, innovative multinational with more than 26,000 employees in 40+ countries. OMRON is specialized in the development, production, distribution, marketing and sales of products and services in a variety of industries, including industrial automation, data solution, and healthcare. OMRON pursues innovation driven by social needs to improve lives and contribute to a better society.

OMRON is now recruiting for a highly motivated Legal Counsel to join our Legal team.

You will be a part of OMRON's EMEA Legal team which is located at its European Headquarters in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. A dedicated Legal team supports two different OMRON businesses consisting of more than 30 entities and branches in Europe, The Middle East, and Africa.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing and negotiating general terms & conditions, non-disclosure agreements, purchase and service agreements and other documentation
• Provision of general legal advice to colleagues in the business
• Joining and assisting the members of the legal team in various projects
• Performing legal research, with special focus on Compliance
• Helping manage the know-how base of the Legal team

Required education

• Master's degree in Dutch law, or alternatively a Master's degree in law from another EU Member State
• 1-3 years of relevant legal experience, gained either in private practice or as in-house legal counsel in an international corporate environment.

Required skills and experience

• Hands-on mentality, looking forward to increasing your knowledge and experience
• Strong communication skills Experience with commercial contracting
• Interest in legal technology, AI and digitalization is a plus
• Enthusiastic team player, comfortable to work in a dynamic organization
• Fluent in English and preferably Dutch or any other European language
• The candidates must be eligible to work in The Netherlands

What we offer

• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Opportunities for personal development and training
• Work within a diverse, international environment
• Join a company which improves lives and contribute to a better society
• Hybrid working
• Working from abroad (Subject to OMRON's EMEA policy)
• International and multicultural working environment.
• Close collaboration with internal clients across EMEA.
• Broad legal exposure and opportunities to implement best practices.
• Development opportunities to become a subject matter expert in specific legal areas.
• Support from experienced Legal Counsels and a cooperative, passionate team.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• 29 days of holiday for full-time employment.
• Hybrid working options.
• Working from abroad (Subject to OMRON's EMEA policy)
• Access to company health insurance, pension, and fitness programs.
• Full-time position (40 hours/week, 36 hours/week negotiable).