Legal Specialist

FSSC; 's-Hertogenbosch; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Foundation FSSC seeks a Legal Specialist to provide independent legal guidance, manage risk, and protect organizational interests in a hybrid work setting at the head office in ’s-Hertogenbosch.

You will review complex agreements, monitor regulatory changes, and coordinate with external advisors. The role emphasizes governance, IP protection, and alignment with EU and Dutch law, supporting strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in law, preferably with Dutch or EU law qualification.
• Around 5 years of experience as a Legal Specialist.
• Experience with Dutch Law, EU law, IP, contract and governance policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent practical legal advice to the Executive Board and internal stakeholders.
• Review documents and initiatives for legal and compliance implications.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial, supplier, partnership and licensing agreements; advise owners on risks.
• Support protection of FSSC's intellectual property.
• Identify, assess, document and monitor legal and compliance risks.
• Manage legal claims, disputes and other matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate into practical recommendations.

Skills

Legal advisory

Risk assessment

Contract negotiation

Governance

IP protection

Education

Master's degree in law

Job description

Location -' s-Hertogenbosch, hybrid, head office

Hours - 32 - 40 hours

Company Overview

Foundation FSSC is a leading, non-profit, and independent Certification Scheme owner. More than 40,000 organizations worldwide, including premium A-brands, are certified to FSSC 22000 for Food Safety. In 2022, we expanded our scope to Social Sustainability with FSSC 24000. We support the consumer goods industry in implementing ISO-aligned management systems, achieving certification objectives, and contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Overall Objectives

The Legal Specialist provides independent and risk-based legal advice to FSSC. The role supports sound decision-making, effective governance, and the protection of FSSC's interests, products and services, intellectual property, and stakeholder relationships. The Legal Specialist proactively identifies, assesses and monitors legal and compliance risks, supports risk owners in defining mitigation measures, and coordinates with external advisors in case specialized knowledge is required. The role translates legal and regulatory developments into pragmatic business solutions that enable FSSC to achieve its strategic objectives while maintaining legal integrity and compliance.

Key Result Areas

• Provide independent practical legal advice to the Executive Board, Management Team and other internal stakeholders.
• Review documents, decisions and organizational initiatives for legal and compliance implications.
• Draw, review and negotiate commercial, supplier, partnership, licensing and other agreements and advise agreement owners on legal risks, obligations and potential issues.
• Support the protection of FSSC's intellectual property.
• Identify, assess, document and monitor legal and compliance risks.
• Manage legal claims, disputes and other legal matters.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments, assess the impact, and translate them into practical recommendations for FSSC.

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge Requirements

• Master's degree in law, preferably with a qualification in Dutch or EU law.
• Around 5 years of experience as a Legal Specialist.
• Experience with Dutch Law (employment law, other), EU law and regulations, Intellectual property law, Contract and commercial law, & Governance policies.

Preferred

• Experience in certification, accreditation, standards, assurance, or another regulated ecosystem.
• Working knowledge of GDPR and Information Security regulations.
• Professional proficiency in Dutch.

What we offer

If a healthy work-life balance and agile working within an international environment are at the top of your wish list, then as a Legal Specialist at FSSC, you’ve come to the right place. In addition, you can also count on:

. Annual salary - between €58.544.- and €73.180

An additional 8% holiday allowance on top of the annual gross salary.

Ample opportunities for personal development.

An open culture within a flexible organization, where your future colleagues enjoy their work and are passionate about