(Senior) Legal Counsel

• Heerenveen
• Hybride

Functieomschrijving

Your mission at Bedrijfsfitness Nederland:

As a (Senior) Legal Counsel, your mission is to ensure that legal risks in the Netherlands are properly identified, addressed, and mitigated. You will play a key role in building and maintaining a robust contract framework that supports the offering of Epassi’s services and enables sustainable growth in a fast-scaling, international environment.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Acting as the primary legal point of contact for all legal matters in the Netherlands
• Ensuring compliance with local, EU, and international laws and regulations
• Supporting Epassi’s growth strategy, including M&A activities and post-merger integration
• Implementing and embedding group-wide legal and compliance frameworks locally

You’ll be successful in this role if you:

• Are able to influence business stakeholders and drive harmonized legal processes
• Proactively identify legal risks and translate them into practical business solutions
• Successfully introduce new templates, frameworks, and compliance processes
• Build trust across departments and operate as a true business partner

What you’ll be doing (daily):

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and policies
• Advising internal stakeholders on legal implications of commercial and strategic decisions
• Ensuring compliance with tax regulations related to employee benefits
• Supporting the Group DPO on data protection matters, including GDPR compliance and DPAs
• Managing disputes and liaising with external legal counsel when required
• Drafting corporate resolutions and ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards
• Conducting legal risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies

What you should bring:

• A Dutch law degree and qualification as a lawyer in the Netherlands
• 3–6 years of professional legal experience, preferably in-house or at a reputable law firm
• Strong expertise in contract law and corporate law
• Solid understanding of GDPR; experience in fintech or regulated payment institutions is a strong plus
• Experience with Belgian legal matters is appreciated
• Experience working in international or multi-jurisdictional environments

Your language profile:

• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken)
• Additional language skills especially French is a plus

Your track record:

• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams with pragmatic legal advice
• Track record of improving legal visibility, processes, and compliance structures

Your competency profile:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Business-oriented mindset with a pragmatic approach to legal challenges
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and cultures
• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup with regular presence in both Dutch offices and occasional travel