Legal Counsel Regulatory

Tony's Chocolonely; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Coaching & development

L&D budget

Luxurious veg-lunch

Company bonus

Minimum 28 holidays

Team updates & events

Unlimited chocolate

Job summary

Tony's Chocolonely is seeking a Regulatory & Compliance Legal Counsel to support our global legal and compliance agenda. You will develop frameworks, monitor regulatory changes, and ensure governance foundations stay strong as we grow.

This role blends legal expertise with project management and stakeholder engagement to translate complex requirements into practical, business-friendly actions. You will work closely with Legal, Sustainability, Operations and Commercial teams, advising on risks

Qualifications

• Around 4-6 years of experience as a qualified Dutch lawyer or in-house counsel.
• Strong experience in corporate law, regulatory compliance and governance matters.
• Dutch law degree and currently living in the Netherlands.
• Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of global compliance frameworks and GDPR documentation.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into practical guidance for the business.
• Collaborate with Legal, Sustainability, Operations and Commercial teams and external advisors.
• Provide risk assessments and practical guidance for regulatory initiatives and governance matters.
• Deliver compliance training and help embed a culture of compliance across the business.
• Support corporate governance activities and oversee data protection processes.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Data privacy

Stakeholder management

Project management

Legal drafting

English proficiency

Dutch language

Education

Dutch law degree

Job description

Why we are here

Tony's Chocolonely is committed to ending exploitation in cocoa. We are an impact company that makes chocolate, not a chocolate company that makes impact. With incredibly tasty chocolate, we lead by example, demonstrating that ethical practices and success can go hand in hand.

As Tony's continues to scale globally, strong demand forecasting is critical to ensuring we make the right decisions, improve planning efficiency, and support sustainable growth. By bringing data, insights and forecasting excellence together, we can better serve our customers while maximizing our impact.

What you will do

As our Regulatory & Compliance Legal Counsel, you play a key role in supporting Tony's legal and compliance agenda globally. You will help develop and maintain compliance frameworks, monitor regulatory developments, support data privacy initiatives and ensure our corporate governance foundations remain strong as we continue to grow.

You combine legal expertise with excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills. You enjoy translating complex legal requirements into practical solutions and helping colleagues understand not only what compliance means, but why it matters.

Working closely with Legal, Sustainability, Operations, Commercial teams and external advisors, you will proactively identify risks, provide practical guidance and support the business in navigating an evolving regulatory environment. Over time, you will become a trusted advisor across Tony's, helping shape our compliance culture and ensuring that legal and regulatory considerations are embedded into the way we operate.

All wrapped up

• Support the development and implementation of Tony's global compliance framework, helping ensure compliance with evolving regulations across our markets.
• Monitor and support compliance with ESG legislation, packaging and waste regulations, advertising requirements, competition law and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Maintain and improve GDPR compliance by managing documentation, supporting privacy initiatives and coordinating data protection processes.
• Conduct legal research and translate regulatory developments into practical advice, guidance and actions for the business.
• Support corporate governance activities, including company housekeeping, board resolutions and intra-group agreements.
• Manage Tony's corporate insurance portfolio, oversee insurance claims processes and ensure contractual alignment with insurance requirements.
• Develop and deliver legal awareness and compliance training, helping create a strong culture of compliance across the business.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors on regulatory projects and business-critical compliance initiatives.

Our new flavor

• Around 4-6 years of experience as a qualified Dutch lawyer and/or in-house legal counsel.
• Strong experience in corporate law, regulatory compliance and governance matters.
• A Dutch law degree and currently living in the Netherlands.
• Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Able to see the bigger picture and balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Curious, adaptable and eager to learn new areas of law and regulation.
• Well-organized, proactive and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Our benefits (the icing on the cake)

At Tony's you will get the opportunity to be part of something extraordinary; first and foremost, by making real impact in the world but also enjoying the nice benefits we provide as you help us succeed. We’re dedicated to enabling all Tonys to grow and develop their careers and therefore we offer training programs, regular feedback cycles, coaching and a generous L&D budget. We also offer a wide range of additional benefits, including a luxurious veg‑lunch, company bonus, minimum of 28 holidays, inspirational team updates, unforgettable events and unlimited chocolate. But we also know chocolate won’t cover the bills, so we’ve made sure your salary is just as rewarding, for this role that means a salary between €70k‑€85K on a yearly basis, including holiday pay.

Sounds like you?

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further! If you're ready to help shape the future of chocolate with us, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your direct application, no agencies. We can't wait to hear from you! As we ask many questions during the application, a motivation letter is not required. If you do send one, make sure it’s genuine!

At Tony's we are convinced that diversity of thought, background and perspectives will make us stronger (just like the different flavors of our chocolate assortment). Our mission is founded on principles of equity and justice, and we are actively seeking candidates who bring new perspectives and life experiences, especially from underrepresented groups. We look forward to your application!