Senior Corporate Counsel

YETI Europe B.V.; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

YETI Europe B.V. is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to lead the EU legal function from Amsterdam. The role focuses on commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, and cross‑border governance within a global brand.

You will influence strategy, manage outside counsel, and build scalable legal processes across EU jurisdictions. The successful candidate will have 10+ years of post‑qualification experience, strong negotiation skills, and English fluency, with a proactive,

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to practice law in at least one EU jurisdiction
• 10+ years of post‑qualification legal experience with commercial contracting focus
• 5+ years of management experience
• Strong knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks including GDPR
• In-house experience preferred; consumer products/global brand experience is a plus
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with leadership
• Fluency in English; other European languages are a plus

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements including sales, distribution, licensing and partnerships
• Provide proactive, strategic legal guidance to EU Commercial leadership
• Assess legal and business risks and propose scalable, long‑term solutions
• Coordinate with global Legal & Compliance for governance and investigations
• Support employment, regulatory compliance, consumer protection and data privacy matters (GDPR)
• Interpret EU/UK laws and translate requirements into actionable guidance
• Develop regional legal policies, templates and contracting frameworks
• Manage outside counsel across EU jurisdictions
• Lead or support cross‑functional projects with regional/global impact
• Deliver training on legal risk, compliance and contracting best practices

Skills

Commercial contracting

EU law

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Legal advisory

Negotiation

Leadership

Data privacy (GDPR)

English fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Law degree (JD/LLB)

Job description

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high‑quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

About the Role

The Senior Corporate Counsel will serve as the primary legal resource for YETI’s European region, based in Amsterdam, with a core focus on supporting the Commercial organization. This role will spend approximately 60–70% of time on commercial contracting and deal support and reports to the US‑based Deputy General Counsel and partners closely with the European team to deliver strategic, business‑oriented legal guidance that supports growth while managing risk. This role requires in‑depth legal expertise and the ability to exercise independent judgment on complex, high‑impact matters, often with long‑term implications for the business. As the sole legal representative in the region, the individual must operate with minimal direction, proactively identifying risks and escalating issues, advising on strategy, and driving scalable legal solutions. This position demands a versatile legal professional capable of navigating a broad range of legal domains beyond commercial contracting, including regulatory, employment, compliance, and corporate matters, while influencing stakeholders across a matrixed, global organization. As the first legal hire in the region, this role will help establish and scale YETI’s EU legal function – developing pragmatic processes and structures aligned with global legal standards.

What You’ll Do

• Draft, review, redline, negotiate, and manage a wide range of complex commercial agreements, including sales, distribution, vendor, marketing, licensing, and strategic partnership agreements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to EU Commercial leadership, providing proactive, strategic legal guidance aligned with regional and global business objectives.
• Independently assess legal and business risks in ambiguous or non‑routine situations, recommending practical, scalable solutions with long‑term impact.
• Partner closely with the global Legal & Compliance team to align on legal strategy, risk tolerance, investigations, and governance across jurisdictions.
• Provide legal support across multiple domains, including employment, regulatory compliance, marketing and advertising, consumer protection, and data privacy (GDPR) in coordination with global subject matter experts where applicable.
• Interpret evolving EU and UK laws and regulations and translate requirements into clear, actionable business guidance.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve regional legal policies and processes, templates, and contracting frameworks to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Act as the primary point of contact for legal matters in the UK and EU, building strong relationships with cross‑functional stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance, Supply Chain).
• Manage and oversee outside counsel across EU jurisdictions, ensuring cost‑effective and high‑quality legal support.
• Lead or support strategic legal initiatives and cross‑functional projects with regional and global impact.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal risk, compliance, and contracting best practices.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities, escalating appropriately and influencing decision‑making at the management level.
• Establish clear escalation protocols for high‑risk or sensitive matters and ensure alignment with global governance standards.
• Advise on distribution models, including selective distribution structures, reseller frameworks, and channel compliance across EU markets.
• Support product‑related regulatory matters, including consumer product compliance, labeling, and safety requirements.
• Support regional compliance programs, including anti‑corruption, third‑party risk management, and internal investigations, as needed.
• Support U.S.‑based global employment counsel in coordination with HR and external counsel.
• Support litigation matters across Europe in national and EU courts.
• Lead or support additional initiatives to support the growth and maturity of the EU legal function.

What You Bring

• Fully qualified to practice law in at least one EU jurisdiction required (Netherlands or UK preferred), with ability to advise across multiple jurisdictions with support of local counsel.
• 10+ years of post‑qualification legal experience, with significant focus on commercial contracting and in‑house advisory work.
• 5+ years Management experience
• Demonstrated deep expertise in commercial law and contracting, with the ability to handle complex, strategic matters independently.
• Strong knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks, including GDPR and consumer/commercial regulations.
• Proven ability to operate autonomously with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with leadership.
• Experience advising business leaders and influencing decisions through clear, risk‑based guidance.
• In‑house experience strongly preferred; consumer products, retail, or global brand experience a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex commercial negotiations with senior stakeholders and counterparties.
• Exceptional judgment, with the ability to balance legal, business, and reputational considerations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across a matrixed, global organization and interact effectively with management‑level stakeholders.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated and comfortable serving as the sole regional legal resource, demonstrating ownership and accountability.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving mindset with a focus on practical, business‑oriented solutions.
• Fluency in English required; additional European language(s) preferred.
• Occasional travel within Europe and to U.S. headquarters may be required.
• Must have the right to work in the Netherlands at the time of application
• Must be able to work in our Amsterdam Office - Hybrid Schedule #LI-MD1 #Hybrid

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