Legal Counsel II

Crocs, Inc.; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crocs, Inc. is seeking a senior employment lawyer to advise executives and HR on Dutch employment law, handling investigations, restructurings, and leave administration while ensuring workplace compliance in the Netherlands.

You will support European and international matters, draft and negotiate employment agreements, and guide risk-based decisions with external counsel. The role requires collaboration across a global matrix and strong works council engagement.

Qualifications

• Qualified to practice law in the Netherlands and Dutch employment law expertise.
• 5+ years of legal experience in law firm and/or in-house.
• Experience across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise business leaders and HR on Dutch employment law matters, investigations, performance management, restructurings, dismissals, leave administration, and compliance.
• Support European and international employment matters by partnering with stakeholders and external counsel.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related vendor agreements.
• Identify risks and provide practical guidance to support strategic decisions.
• Manage employment disputes and regulatory inquiries with external counsel.
• Monitor regulatory developments across the Netherlands, EU, and key markets.
• Lead cross-functional projects to strengthen compliance and efficiency.
• Build trusted relationships and contribute to the development of legal team capabilities.
• Work with HR to develop strong relationships with local works councils.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Education

Law degree

Job description

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At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.

Overview

What You'll Do

• Advise business leaders and HR partners on Dutch employment law matters, including employee relations, investigations, performance management, restructurings, dismissals, leave administration, and workplace compliance.
• Support European and international employment matters outside the Netherlands by partnering with stakeholders and external counsel to issue spot and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of employment-related vendor agreements.
• Identify and assess legal and business risks, providing practical, business-focused recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
• Manage employment disputes, litigation, investigations, and regulatory inquiries in partnership with external counsel.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments across the Netherlands, EU, and other key markets, translating requirements into actionable business guidance.
• Lead cross-functional legal projects and process improvement initiatives that strengthen compliance, efficiency, and risk management.
• Build trusted stakeholder relationships, influence decisions through expertise, and contribute to the development of legal team capabilities
• Work closely with HR in developing strong relationships with local works councils

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Law degree from an accredited university and qualification to practice law in the Netherlands, with ability to support Dutch employment law matters.
• 5+ years of legal experience, including law firm and/or in-house counsel experience.
• Strong expertise in Dutch employment law and practical experience supporting employment matters across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Experience advising on employee relations, investigations, workforce restructuring, employment claims, and dispute resolution.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment-related agreements.
• Proven ability to independently manage moderately complex legal matters while balancing competing priorities and business needs.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business guidance.
• Experience leading projects, driving process improvements, and operating effectively within a global, matrixed organization.
• Experience in collaborating with works councils and advising the business on work council rights and obligations, in particular, under the Dutch Works Council Act.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other protected classification.