Senior Dutch & EU Employment Counsel

Crocs; Hoofddorp; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crocs, Inc. in the Netherlands is seeking a senior legal professional to advise on Dutch employment law, representing HR and business units in complex matters across multiple jurisdictions.

You will draft and negotiate employment-related agreements, support works councils, and lead cross-functional projects to strengthen compliance and risk management within a global, matrixed organization. This role requires a law degree and at least five years of experience, with demonstrated ability to

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited university and qualification to practice law in the Netherlands.
• 5+ years of legal experience, including law firm and/or in-house counsel experience.
• Strong expertise in Dutch employment law and practical experience supporting employment matters across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Experience advising on employee relations, investigations, workforce restructuring, employment claims, and dispute resolution.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment-related agreements.

Responsibilities

• Advise business leaders and HR partners on Dutch employment law matters, including employee relations, investigations, performance management, restructurings, dismissals, leave administration, and workplace compliance.
• Support European and international employment matters outside the Netherlands by partnering with stakeholders and external counsel to issue spot and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of employment-related vendor agreements.
• Identify and assess legal and business risks, providing practical, business-focused recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
• Manage employment disputes, litigation, investigations, and regulatory inquiries in partnership with external counsel.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments across the Netherlands, EU, and other key markets, translating requirements into actionable business guidance.
• Lead cross-functional legal projects and process improvement initiatives that strengthen compliance, efficiency, and risk management.
• Build trusted stakeholder relationships, influence decisions through expertise, and contribute to the development of legal team capabilities
• Work closely with HR in developing strong relationships with local works councils

Skills

Dutch employment law

Stakeholder management

Legal drafting

Cross-border advice

Education

Law degree

Job description

Crocs, Inc. in the Netherlands is seeking a senior legal professional to advise on Dutch employment law, representing HR and business units in complex matters across multiple jurisdictions.

You will draft and negotiate employment-related agreements, support works councils, and lead cross-functional projects to strengthen compliance and risk management within a global, matrixed organization. This role requires a law degree and at least five years of experience, with demonstrated ability to