Legal Counsel

Bynder; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and inspiring work env.

Learning and Development budget

Commuting budget

Mental Health and Well‑being Support

Bynder Love stipend

Unlimited vacation policy

Volunteer Time Off

Team and Company activities

Complimentary Lunches and Snacks

Offices in Amsterdam or Rotterdam

Job summary

Bynder is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel for EMEA to support the legal team in a fast‑growing SaaS environment. You will negotiate SaaS contracts, advise the Sales and Customer Success teams, and help shape compliance and AI‑driven processes.

Based in the Netherlands, you will join a hybrid team with offices in Amsterdam or Rotterdam and report to the Senior Commercial Legal Counsel EMEA in Amsterdam. A law degree and 2–4 years’ experience, with in‑house or top‑tier firm background, are

Qualifications

• Law degree from a highly regarded university and qualified to practice as in‑house counsel in the EMEA region.
• 2–4 years of combined experience in a law firm and/or in‑house legal department; SaaS experience preferred but not required.
• Core Legal Mastery: excellent knowledge of civil, commercial, and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Negotiation: negotiate SaaS contracts for the Sales Team while balancing commercial and legal interests.
• Procurement: participate in vendor agreement negotiations to secure favorable terms and compliance.
• Customer Success Counsel: provide practical legal guidance to the Customer Success Team to enhance relationships.
• Process Innovation: streamline legal processes, compliance framework, and AI-enabled efficiency.
• Regulatory compliance: monitor developments in SaaS and AI across EMEA jurisdictions.
• General legal advice across business functions as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Negotiation

Contract law

Commercial law

AI tools

In‑house counsel

Education

Law degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

At Bynder, we don’t just store creative assets; we enable brands to deliver exceptional content experiences that drive business impact.

In an era of exploding content volume and complexity, the world’s most iconic brands, including Spotify, Campari, and Lacoste, trust Bynder as their single source of truth for creative content. Our industry-leading DAM platform serves as the strategic engine for brand governance and control.

We are leading the shift from management to AI-powered content orchestration. By integrating human-led, customizable AI Agents directly into our enterprise‑grade infrastructure, we enable brands to augment their workforce and intelligently automate high‑effort workflows without sacrificing brand integrity. We turn creative content into intelligent assets that accelerate personalization and drive measurable business outcomes.

Ready to grow your career by helping the world’s leading brands deliver exceptional content experiences? Join our global team of 600+ ‘Byndies’ and help 4,000+ organizations work smarter with their content.

As the Commercial Legal Counsel (EMEA), you will be supporting the legal team in our EMEA operations. This role requires a hands‑on mindset and the ability to drive commercial success while ensuring robust legal protection in our fastest‑growing region.

You will be part of a dynamic and innovation driven legal team, composed of two Senior Legal Counsels in the US and two Senior Legal Counsels and one Senior Paralegal in EMEA, reporting to the Senior Commercial Legal Counsel EMEA who is based in Amsterdam.

• Hybrid

You will be expected to make an impact in a rapidly scaling SaaS environment by:

• Enabling business growth while safeguarding Bynder's interests and compliance.
• Leveraging legal AI technology to drive efficiency and excellence.

What you will do

• Commercial Negotiation: negotiate SaaS commercial contracts for the Sales Team, balancing commercial needs with legal interests.
• Procurement: participate in negotiations for vendor agreements to secure favorable terms and ensure compliance.
• Customer Success Counsel: Provide timely, practical legal guidance and collaborative support to the Customer Success Team to enhance customer relationships.
• Process Innovation: Streamline and enhance the legal team's processes, compliance framework, and best practices, proactively leveraging AI tools to boost operational effectiveness.
• Regulatory compliance: Monitor and anticipate legal developments in the SaaS and AI sectors, assisting with regulatory compliance across all EMEA jurisdictions.
• General legal advice: Provide legal advice across various business functions and strategic initiatives as needed.

What you will bring as a legal counsel

• Law degree from a highly regarded university, qualified to practice as in‑house counsel in the EMEA region.
• 2‑4 years of combined experience in a law firm and/or in‑house legal department, experience in the SaaS industry is preferred but not required.
• Core Legal Mastery: Excellent knowledge of civil, commercial, and contract law.

What you will bring as a colleague

• Negotiation & Communication: Native/fluent English (written and verbal) is required. Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Legal Analysis: ability to analyze and take reasoned positions when reviewing legal risks and sharing legal advice.
• Technical Proficiency: experience working with artificial intelligence tools to enhance legal processes and productivity.
• Judgment: Proven ability to demonstrate sound, practical business judgment.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to thrive and maintain organizational excellence in a fast‑paced, commercially oriented, and rapidly scaling technology company.
• Autonomy: demonstrate appropriate judgment calls based on internal standards and guidelines and prioritize deadlines.
• Bonus: Fluency in Dutch or additional European language skills.

Why you'll love Bynder!

At Bynder, innovation is in our DNA. We've worked hard to build an environment that promotes creative thinking and self‑initiative within a culture of fun. It’s common to find colleagues hanging out after work.

What we have:

• Challenging and inspiring work environment
• Learning and Development budget
• Commuting budget
• Mental Health and Well‑being Support
• Bynder Love “stipend”
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Volunteer Time Off
• Team and Company activities
• Complimentary Lunches and Snacks
• Offices in Amsterdam or Rotterdam