Part-Time Legal Counsel — Startups & Fundraising

High Tech Campus Eindhoven; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Startup & venture-building exposure

Variety of legal tasks

Direct impact on portfolio companies

International collaboration

Professional growth

Part-time schedule (2–3 days/week)

Job summary

HighTechXL is seeking a proactive Legal Counsel with 3–5 years of experience to support the Senior Legal Officer in governance, corporate activities, and agreements for HighTechXL and portfolio companies.

Join a dynamic startup environment and collaborate with founders, investors, and business teams. This part-time role starts with 2–3 days a week and offers exposure to diverse legal tasks across governance, IP, financing rounds, and compliance.

Qualifications

• HBO/University Bachelor in Dutch Business Law (B) required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or corporate legal support professional.
• Startup/venture capital or law firm background is a plus.
• Strong drafting and communication skills with stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage commercial contracts, NDAs, collaboration & partnership agreements.
• Assist with fundraising and investment transactions, including due diligence coordination.
• Prepare shareholder and board meeting documentation, resolutions, and corporate filings.
• Maintain contract databases and corporate records across the venture builder and portfolio companies.
• Coordinate with external advisers, investors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support IP, confidentiality, and compliance matters.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

HBO/University Bachelor in Dutch Business Law

Job description

HighTechXL is seeking a proactive Legal Counsel with 3–5 years of experience to support the Senior Legal Officer in governance, corporate activities, and agreements for HighTechXL and portfolio companies.

Join a dynamic startup environment and collaborate with founders, investors, and business teams. This part-time role starts with 2–3 days a week and offers exposure to diverse legal tasks across governance, IP, financing rounds, and compliance.