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Associate Legal Counsel Jobs in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands at Smith & Associates
Title: Associate Legal Counsel
Company: Smith & Associates
Location: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
About the job:
Ready to boost your career in the Legal field to the next level? Smith & Associates is looking for a highly motivated and eager Associate Legal Counsel to join our growing team in EMEA.
Smith is a leading independent distributor in the semiconductor industry. We have been operating since 1984 with global headquarters in Houston together with 18 other international offices.
Smith is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Associate Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the business by proactively identifying and addressing legal and compliance challenges. You will work closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams across Finance, HR, Accounting, and Operations to provide expert legal advice on a wide range of matters, including commercial contracts, corporate law, and other key legal areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and adaptable individual to contribute significantly to the success of the company in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of sales and procurement related contracts (including customer and vendor applications, terms and conditions of sale and purchase, non-disclosure agreements, framework agreements);
Advise on compliance matters with international import/ export laws and regulations;
Provide legal advice and support legal activities at Smith EMEA;
Work and collaborate closely with other colleagues from the legal department internationally;
Handle and make decisions on complex matters with different stakeholders across the organization;
Collaborate closely with HR and leadership on employment matters, including reviewing contracts, policies, and providing guidance on disciplinary actions, terminations, and investigations
Qualifications, Skills & Competencies:
Master’s degree in law with 1-3 years of relevant experience in-house as part of an international organization or in an international law firm;
Good knowledge of commercial contracting;
Willingness to learn and assume responsibility for employment law-related tasks
A commercial sense of relevant legal issues with an ability to get things done;
An independent, result-oriented mindset, and strong advisory skills;
Enthusiasm, positive energy, flexibility, and an entrepreneurial spirit;
The ability to interact with multiple levels in an international organization and in multiple jurisdictions;
The capability to adapt to a fast-paced environment;
The ability to work effectively with global legal and compliance teams, with an international mind-set;
Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
