(Junior) Legal Counsel
At AWL, you will work on more than just standard legal matters. You'll be involved in international projects, commercial contracts, and legal issues that have a direct impact on our business. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership, gain valuable hands-on experience, and further develop yourself as an in-house legal professional.
As a Junior Legal Counsel, you will be part of an international organisation operating worldwide across industries such as automotive, metal processing, and logistics. Working closely with colleagues from various disciplines, you will help the organisation manage legal risks and support responsible business practices.
No two days are the same. One day, you may be reviewing an NDA or supplier agreement; the next, you'll be researching a legal issue, supporting a compliance matter, or helping to draft a commercial contract. You will work closely with colleagues across the business and have the opportunity to grow your expertise in a dynamic, technical, and international environment. You'll also play a role in exploring how AI and legal technology can help make legal processes smarter and more efficient.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct initial reviews of commercial contracts, NDAs, and general terms and conditions using established guidelines and templates.
- Draft contract templates, agreements, and other legal documents to support the business.
- Perform standardised legal checks and identify points requiring further review.
- Support corporate housekeeping activities and monitor legal deadlines.
- Research legal questions and gather relevant information for colleagues and management.
- Contribute to compliance initiatives, legal procedures, and the overall legal awareness within the organisation.
- Support projects related to AI and legal technology, helping to identify opportunities to improve legal processes through innovation and automation.
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Title: (Junior) Legal Counsel
Number: 636
Deadline: NVT
Location: Harderwijk, Netherlands
Department:
Finance
HR Partner:
Priya Jhorai - Bholasingh
AWL Group
Corporate Recruiter
+31 630804062
p.jhorai@awl.nl
Hiring Manager:
Arjen Vos
Location: The Netherlands
Language: English, Dutch
Flag : The Netherlands
Educational Level: WO / MSc
Level of vacancy : Starter
Hours per week: 40 hours
Category: Finance
What do you bring with you? 1: A completed Master's degree in Law (LL.M.).
What do you bring with you? 2: 2 to 3 years of relevant experience, for example in commercial legal practice, an in-house legal environment, or through internships and working student positions within a legal setting.
What do you bring with you? 3: Excellent command of both Dutch and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
What do you bring with you? 4: You are confident and communicative, with the ability to translate legal matters into practical solutions for the business.
What do you bring with you? 5: You are eager to learn, take initiative, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues from a variety of disciplines.
What can you expect from us? 1: A varied legal role within an international high-tech organisation, offering plenty of opportunities for growth and development.
What can you expect from us? 2: The opportunity to further develop your legal expertise while working closely with experienced colleagues both within and outside the organisation.
What can you expect from us? 3: A gross monthly salary between €4.800 and €6.900 based on a 40-hour working week, depending on your knowledge and experience.
What can you expect from us? 4: Excellent employment benefits, including 27 days of annual leave, 13 ADV days (reduction of working hours days), and extensive learning and development opportunities through the AWL Academy.
What can you expect from us? 5: An informal and ambitious working environment where you'll collaborate with colleagues from a variety of disciplines while enjoying the benefits of a family-owned business.
Questions? :
p.jhorai@awl.nl
Corporate Recruiter
+31 630804062
Additional info:
Would you like to accelerate your legal career in an international high-tech environment?
This is your day 1: After your morning coffee, you discuss the legal aspects of a new customer contract with a colleague from Sales. In addition, questions have come in regarding a quotation for an international customer. You review the risks, conduct the necessary research, and help find a practical solution. You then review an NDA for a new partnership and support the assessment of a supplier agreement.
This is your day 1 (in time): 8:00
This is your day 2: You work closely with colleagues from different departments on legal matters relating to ongoing projects. You also help update contract templates and internal procedures in line with changes in legislation and regulations.
This is your day 2 (in time): 10:00
This is your day 3: After a lunchtime walk with colleagues, you continue working on an agreement for a new collaboration. Later, you join a meeting where a legal issue is discussed. You identify the relevant risks and contribute to the best course of action.
This is your day 3 (in time): 13:00
This is your day 4: As colleagues in the United States and Mexico come online, questions arise regarding contractual arrangements, liabilities, and compliance. You set priorities, coordinate with the right stakeholders, and address the most urgent matters.
This is your day 4 (in time): 15:00
This is your day 5: Before you know it, the day is over. You wrap up your work, update any outstanding actions, and close your laptop. Looking back, you can be proud of a varied and rewarding day in which you contributed to legal matters that have a direct impact on the organisation.
This is your day 5 (in time): 16:30
Your task 1: Contract reviews and standardised legal checks
Your task 1 in %: 30%
Your task 2: You can analyse legal issues and translate them into practical, business-oriented recommendations.
Your task 2 in % : 20%
Your task 3: Legal research and preparation of advice
Your task 3 in % : 20%
Your task 4: Compliance, corporate housekeeping and monitoring deadlines
Your task 4 in %: 15%
Get to know each other?: For questions about the content of this role, please contact Arjen Vos, Co-Chief Executive Officer, or Jurgen Kappert, Interim Senior Legal Counsel, on +31 (0)341 411 811. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Priya Jhorai, Corporate Recruiter, on +31 (0)6 30804062. Please note that acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
