Legal Counsel

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As the Commercial Legal Counsel (EMEA) , you will be supporting the legal team in our EMEA operations. This role requires a hands-on mindset and the ability to drive commercial success while ensuring robust legal protection in our fastest-growing region.

You will be part of a dynamic and innovation driven legal team, composed of two Senior Legal Counsels in the US and two Senior Legal Counsels and one Senior Paralegal in EMEA, reporting to the Senior Commercial Legal Counsel EMEA who is based in Amsterdam.

You will be expected to make an impact in a rapidly scaling SaaS environment by:

Enabling business growth while safeguarding Bynder's interests and compliance.

Leveraging legal AI technology to drive efficiency and excellence.

What you will do

Commercial Negotiation: negotiate SaaS commercial contracts for the Sales Team, balancing commercial needs with legal interests.

Procurement: participate in negotiations for vendor agreements to secure favorable terms and ensure compliance.

Customer Success Counsel: Provide timely, practical legal guidance and collaborative support to the Customer Success Team to enhance customer relationships.

Process Innovation: Streamline and enhance the legal team's processes, compliance framework, and best practices, proactively leveraging AI tools to boost operational effectiveness.

Regulatory compliance: Monitor and anticipate legal developments in the SaaS and AI sectors, assisting with regulatory compliance across all EMEA jurisdictions.

General legal advice: Provide legal advice across various business functions and strategic initiatives as needed.

What you will bring as a legal counsel

Law degree from a highly regarded university, qualified to practice as in-house counsel in the EMEA region.

2-4 years of combined experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department, experience in the SaaS industry is preferred but not required.

Core Legal Mastery: Excellent knowledge of civil, commercial, and contract law.

What you will bring as a colleague

Negotiation & Communication: Native/fluent English (written and verbal) is required. Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

Legal Analysis: ability to analyze and take reasoned positions when reviewing legal risks and sharing legal advice.

Technical Proficiency: experience working with artificial intelligence tools to enhance legal processes and productivity.

Judgment: Proven ability to demonstrate sound, practical business judgment.

Adaptability: Proven ability to thrive and maintain organizational excellence in a fast-paced, commercially oriented, and rapidly scaling technology company.

Autonomy: demonstrate appropriate judgment calls based on internal standards and guidelines and prioritize deadlines.

Bonus: Fluency in Dutch or additional European language skills.

Why you'll love Bynder!

At Bynder, innovation is in our DNA. We've worked hard to build an environment that promotes creative thinking and self-initiative within a culture of fun. It’s common to find colleagues hanging out after work - if you believe in "be nice, work hard, have fun", you'll have an office full of friends.

What we have:

Challenging and inspiring work environment

Learning and Development budget

Commuting budget

Mental Health and Well-being Support

Bynder Love "stipend”

Unlimited vacation policy

Volunteer Time Off

Team and Company activities

Complimentary Lunches and Snacks

Offices in Amsterdam or Rotterdam

Our Commitment:

Bynder Love is the principle that guides the way we grow our teams, support our employees, and celebrate our differences. At Bynder we strive to create a culture that embraces every Byndie because differences in background, experience, and perspective makes Bynder even better. At Bynder a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, whatever their ethnicity, color, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or physical and mental ability are valued and respected. Our commitment is for all Byndies to have the freedom to be their true authentic selves.

Just as we are never finished innovating, Bynder’s dedication to being An Even Better Bynder is a constant, evolving commitment that includes education, listening, and action.

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