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Associate Legal Counsel

Amsterdam, The NetherlandsFound today
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review and negotiate commercial terms and conditions of sale and purchase and quality;
  • Assist in gathering context with business partners so that transactions can be drafted accurately and efficiently;
  • Advise on trade compliance matters, including import/export controls, economic sanctions, restricted-party screening, and related regulatory requirements.
  • Provide guidance on supply chain compliance, product compliance, anti-bribery and corruption, ESG, and other regulatory matters relevant to the electronics distribution industry.
  • Partner with our traders, buyers, and business leaders across EMEA to provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.
  • Collaborate with legal, compliance and business colleagues globally on cross-border transactions, strategic initiatives, and corporate projects.
  • Independently manage a broad range of legal matters involving multiple stakeholders and competing business priorities.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies:

  • Master's degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent).
  • 2 - 4 years of post-qualification experience gained in an international law firm and/or in-house legal department.
  • Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements within an international business environment.
  • Strong commercial judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
  • Interest in, or exposure to, compliance matters such as trade compliance, sanctions, supply chain compliance, ESG, and anti-corruption.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions and cultures.
  • Adaptability, sound judgment, and a solution-oriented mindset in a fast-paced business environment.
  • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Additional European languages are an advantage.

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