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Coda

Senior Legal Counsel

Coda

. Provide end-to-end legal support to Coda’s European businesses across commercial contracts, product-related matters, corporate issues and general legal queries .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeAmsterdam • NetherlandsSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial and corporate law with a focus on drafting and negotiating complex contracts, managing legal risks, and providing strategic legal support to business initiatives. Proficient in navigating European regulatory frameworks, particularly in fintech and e-commerce sectors.

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Dutch-Qualified LawyerMaster’s Degree In Law7+ Years Of Experience In Commercial LawStrong Experience Drafting Complex ContractsUnderstanding Of Payments Regulations

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Hard Skills
Drafting AgreementsNegotiating ContractsLegal Risk ManagementM&A SupportDispute ResolutionRegulatory ComplianceLegal Process DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementCross-Border Legal MattersProduct Launch Support
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsProactive ApproachIndependent Work StyleStrong Collaboration SkillsSound Commercial Judgement
Industry Keywords
FintechPaymentsE-CommerceSaaSDigital PlatformsPSD2PSD3AMLEMDCommercial Disputes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide end-to-end legal support to Coda’s European businesses across commercial contracts, product-related matters, corporate issues and general legal queries
  • Draft, review and negotiate customer, partner, vendor and technology agreements
  • Advise on deal structuring, risk allocation and regulatory requirements
  • Support Product, Commercial, Engineering and Operations teams with product launches, new features and go-to-market initiatives
  • Own key legal matters and projects while balancing commercial priorities and legal risks
  • Support M&A projects, disputes, European regulatory matters and cross-border projects
  • Collaborate with global legal, compliance, corporate secretarial, investigations and regulatory teams
  • Develop legal processes, templates and playbooks
  • Work with senior business stakeholders and the Lead Counsel, Europe, as a key legal point of contact for European matters

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Dutch-qualified lawyer with a Master’s degree in Law, preferably from a Dutch university
  • At least 7 years of relevant experience in commercial or corporate law
  • Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
  • Sound commercial judgement and a pragmatic, business-focused approach to managing legal risk
  • Experience in fintech, payments, e-commerce, SaaS or digital platforms
  • Good understanding of payments regulations and frameworks, including PSD2/PSD3, AML and EMD
  • Familiarity with handling commercial disputes, investigations and related legal matters
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English
  • Ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and concisely
  • Proactive, independent and hands-on approach
  • Ability to take ownership of legal matters, manage competing priorities and seek support when needed
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across teams, jurisdictions and time zones in an international environment