Junior Corporate Lawyer – In‑House (Rotterdam)

About the role

We are seeking a proactive, business‑oriented Junior Corporate Lawyer to join our in‑house legal team in the Netherlands on a temporary basis. You will provide legal advice across a broad range of commercial, corporate and regulatory matters while partnering closely with internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on day‑to‑day business matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate and manage commercial agreements such as customer contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs and framework agreements.
• Support compliance with corporate, commercial and data‑protection regulations.
• Identify, assess and mitigate legal risks, proposing practical commercial solutions.
• Assist with corporate governance activities, including board and shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney and legal entity management.
• Handle company secretarial and corporate housekeeping matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with external counsel and manage those relationships when required.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise on potential impacts.
• Support internal projects, transformations, acquisitions, integrations and other cross‑functional initiatives from a legal perspective.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of legal processes, templates and knowledge‑sharing practices.

Required profile

• Law degree (admission to practice advantageous but not mandatory).
• 4–6 years of experience in corporate and/or commercial law, preferably from a reputable law firm or in‑house legal department.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, corporate law and corporate governance matters.
• Proven ability to draft, review and negotiate contracts.
• Experience with board matters, legal entity management and corporate housekeeping is highly desirable.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Proactive, hands‑on attitude with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail, integrity and organisational skills.

What we offer

• Office‑based or hybrid working arrangement in the Netherlands.
• Fixed‑term contract for approximately 4–5 months, running until the end of the year.
• Possibility of contract renewal depending on business needs.
• Exposure to a broad range of international commercial and corporate legal matters.
• Opportunity to work directly with senior stakeholders in a fast‑growing organisation.
• Dynamic, fast‑paced environment where priorities may shift and deadlines can be demanding.
• Supportive and collaborative legal team.