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Destinus

Legal Counsel

Destinus

. Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts across procurement and sales.

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeHengelo • NetherlandsMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial law and Dutch law, with strong drafting and negotiation skills. Capable of providing business-oriented legal advice while managing complex legal processes and stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Commercial Law ExpertiseDutch Law FoundationContract Lifecycle ManagementLegal Process AutomationStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills
Drafting ContractsNegotiating AgreementsManaging Legal DocumentationProviding Legal AdviceCorporate Governance Support
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailPragmatic MindsetInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationStakeholder Engagement
Tools & Technologies
Legal TechAutomation ToolsContract Management Software
Industry Keywords
International Law Firm ExperienceIn-House Legal DepartmentIndustrial StartupScale-Up EnvironmentCross-Border Legal Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts across procurement and sales.
  • Negotiate and structure Joint Development Agreements with technical partners.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documentation.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership, finance, strategy, and external counsel on strategic projects.
  • Improve legal processes, templates, and policy frameworks, including legal tech and automation tools.
  • Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Support strategic transactions, corporate governance, international expansion, and cross-border legal matters.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5-10 years of post-qualification experience at a reputable international law firm and/or in-house legal department.
  • Strong experience in commercial law.
  • A strong foundation in Dutch law, combined with an interest in comparative legal systems.
  • In-house experience in an industrial startup, scale-up, or international environment is advantageous.
  • Affinity with legal technology and process automation. Experience with contract lifecycle management tools is considered a plus.
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail.
  • Commercial, pragmatic mindset with the ability to balance business objectives and legal risks.
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluent in English.