Legal Manager, Energy & International Trade – Amsterdam

Adams Multilingual Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holidays

Job summary

Adams Multilingual Recruitment seeks a Legal Manager to own the Dutch legal function in Amsterdam, reporting to the head of the Dutch office. You will handle contracting, compliance and corporate secretarial work, while advising on international transactions and guiding a junior legal officer.

The role requires 6–8 years of relevant experience, an LLM in Dutch or EU law, bar admission, English fluency, and a hands-on startup mindset. Willingness to work 5 days on-site in Amsterdam is essential.

Qualifications

• LLM in Dutch or EU law is required.
• Bar admission or equivalent license to practice.
• 6–8 years of relevant legal experience, in law firm or in-house.
• Work experience in the Netherlands with solid Dutch regulatory understanding.
• Experience with international trade and project contracts.
• Exposure to energy sector, data centers or export finance is a plus.
• Fluent in English; Dutch fluency is an advantage.
• Hands-on, independent work style suited to a start-up environment.
• Availability to work 5 days on-site in Amsterdam.
• Valid right to work in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate international supply, offtake and financing-related contracts.
• Review contracts prepared by external law firms and provide feedback from a Dutch/EU law perspective.
• Advise management on legal and regulatory risk including Dutch and EU trade compliance.
• Prepare and support board meetings, including minutes and resolutions.
• Handle corporate secretarial matters for Dutch entities with KVK filings and UBO register, in cooperation with Office & HR Manager.
• Manage relationships with external counsel across jurisdictions.
• Supervise and mentor junior legal officer on governance requirements.
• Travel when needed as the business grows.

Skills

English fluency

Dutch familiarity

6–8 years legal experience

International trade contracts

Energy sector exposure

Dutch regulatory knowledge

Education

LLM in Dutch or EU law

Bar admission or equivalent license

Job description

Adams Multilingual Recruitment seeks a Legal Manager to own the Dutch legal function in Amsterdam, reporting to the head of the Dutch office. You will handle contracting, compliance and corporate secretarial work, while advising on international transactions and guiding a junior legal officer.

The role requires 6–8 years of relevant experience, an LLM in Dutch or EU law, bar admission, English fluency, and a hands-on startup mindset. Willingness to work 5 days on-site in Amsterdam is essential.