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Senior Legal Counsel
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Time Type: Full time
Job Requisition ID: R74510
Company: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***

About **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***:

- Data and analytics company with 10,500 colleagues serving customers in more than 150 countries
- Combining legal and business information with analytics and technology to transform the way customers work
- Division of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers

Overview:

- Seeking an energized commercial attorney to join the dynamic legal team in the CEMEA region
- Position will provide legal and general support for the business in Continental Europe (Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
- Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Role:

- Structure, draft, and negotiate high-volume commercial contracts for a variety of agreements
- Collaborate with various business and legal teams, including other **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** legal team members and Europe regional counsels
- Develop and execute global initiatives to support the evolution of the legal team
- Work with team members on product development and go-to-market implementation
- Strategic partner and trusted advisor to a demanding business unit, providing counsel on deal matters and general business matters
- Manage issues such as data usage/privacy, intellectual property, compliance, and regulatory concerns
- Provide back-up support to other colleagues on the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** legal team, as needed

All About You:

- Strong drafting and negotiations skills, with the ability to manage complex issues and deal structures
- Ability to handle highly repeatable and high-volume work, as well as strategic and unique issues
- Pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and business-friendly with a "let's make it happen" attitude
- Leadership skills to bring different perspectives together and work through competing priorities
- Able to work independently and collaboratively with global colleagues
- 8 years of relevant experience as legal counsel
- Qualified in the Netherlands, fluent in spoken and written English
- Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced team environment with short turnaround times
- Strong communication skills to interact with clients and colleagues
- Team player who is willing to take on responsibilities and roles that support the team, region, department, and company
- Interest in working in a highly international environment
- Previous experience in a tech company and fluency in German would be a plus

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***, a division of RELX Group, is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or contacting 1-855-833-5120. Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information.






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