Senior In-House Counsel — Corporate, M&A & Compliance

Turner & Townsend; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d) for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will partner with business leaders across Europe, delivering pragmatic legal advice, negotiating complex agreements, and guiding corporate governance.

The role requires in-house experience within global organisations, strong regulatory and construction law exposure, fluent Dutch and English, and a proven ability to manage risk and compliance across diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor / Attorney with a current practising certificate.
• Fluency in both Dutch and English languages.
• 8–10 years of post-qualification experience, with significant in-house experience in global organisations.
• Extensive experience within Corporate and Commercial law, regulatory compliance and corporate governance.
• Experience in construction law is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of legal principles and legislative requirements within the jurisdiction our business operates within.
• Advanced negotiation skills for high-stakes contracts, dispute settlements, and managing relationships with external parties.
• Proficiency in legal research and staying abreast of legislative changes.

Responsibilities

• Strategize contracting mechanisms with business stakeholders to manage risks and protect business interests.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements including client and vendor contracts, Master Services Agreements, joint venture agreements, and other legal documents to achieve favourable outcomes while ensuring compliance.
• Develop and maintain standard contracting templates for each of our service areas.
• Work alongside the Group Legal team and Regional Leadership, support the delivery of our Legal Strategy within the region, with overall alignment to our business objectives and risk appetite.
• Deliver proactive, strategic and commercially-centred legal advice to our Regional Country Board and Regional Management team, on all key legal matters.
• Monitor and advise on changes in relevant legislation and regulatory requirements within the region, ensuring our services remain in compliance.
• Provide legal support for critical corporate transactions, including M&A activity.
• Provide management and oversight of litigation, arbitration and dispute resolutions, working alongside external counsel where appropriate.
• Provision of advice to the business on cases of non-recovery.
• Collaborate with our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function to facilitate the identification, assessment and monitoring of legal risks across the region.
• Manage the region’s Legal Risk Register.

Skills

Dutch fluent

English fluent

Corporate & Commercial law

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d) for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will partner with business leaders across Europe, delivering pragmatic legal advice, negotiating complex agreements, and guiding corporate governance.

The role requires in-house experience within global organisations, strong regulatory and construction law exposure, fluent Dutch and English, and a proven ability to manage risk and compliance across diverse stakeholders.