Elevate your career, perform when it counts: become part of our global financial consulting evolution!

Your role:

Zanders is seeking to recruit a Legal Counsel. You will be dealing with corporate law, privacy law, and law of obligations (contract & tort). You will also manage one or more legal projects and may take part in Zanders’ strategic M&A projects. This role is ideal for an initiative-taking individual eager to make an impact and comfortable in a fast-growing organisation. After your onboarding period, you will work both independently and cooperate with/ support the General Counsel in his day-to-day work, supporting all Zanders’ offices worldwide. You will report into the General Counsel. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on commercial contracts, i.e. supplier and client agreements of various nature
• Manage the Contracting Tool, including setting up template agreements/documents for common use
• Support Zanders M&A projects including legal integration and post due diligence actions
• Manage privacy compliance for all Zanders entities
• Maintain up to date corporate legal housekeeping
• Provide advice/ guidance on UBO/ KYC questions from the business
• Support the HR operations regarding employment law matters
• Maintain up to date Zanders’ policies & procedures – coordinate with involved departments
• Manage the insurance portfolio
• Provide legal training to Zanders colleagues in the future

Skills to be successful:

• University/ Law School degree from a reputable university in an EU, common law jurisdiction, or South-Africa
• 3-5 years’ work experience at a reputable law firm and in-house
• Work experience within a bank, Big Four or another reputable professional services firm is a big plus
• Fluent in (legal/ professional) English and Dutch, fluency in another language is a plus
• Experience in an international/ cross cultural environment
• Willing to travel occasionally
• Precise and well organised/ able to “manage the manager”

We offer:

• A hybrid work environment, that promotes a healthy work-life balance,
• Allowance to set up your home office in an ergonomically responsible way and an internet allowance,
• Public transport card to cover your commuting needs,
• Participation in the Zanders Business Support bonus scheme,
• Secure your future with a pension scheme,
• 29 paid holiday days,
• A laptop and an iPhone,
• An entrepreneurial culture that values personal development, with ample room for initiatives,
• A truly collegiate environment with enthusiastic and helpful colleagues, fostering career excellence.
• An international and fun working environment, Cultural night events, annual Zanders's trip to a (surprise) location in Europe and many more exciting experiences to come!

About Us: Progress your career with Zanders.

We are a global financial consulting firm focused on Treasury, Risk and Technology. From our HQ in the Netherlands, we have been expanding our presence in Europe, UK, USA, and Asia. For 30 years we have been providing innovative solutions embracing the latest technological advancements to multinational corporations, financial institutions, public sector entities and NGOs. We go beyond conventional boundaries, delving into new market segments to uncover untapped opportunities. As pioneers in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and practices, we support our clients to achieve their ESG goals.

At Zanders we invest in our people for an inclusive atmosphere, where freedom, fun, and collaboration are pivotal and set us apart, defining our success. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are essential to establish a strong and sustainable business, fostering a culture that values and respects diversity in all forms. Zanders is not just a workplace – it is a supportive community.

We invite those who share our passion for collaboration, growth, and positive impact to join us on this journey. If you're in search of a workplace which nurtures personal and professional development, Zanders is the perfect fit for you.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of consultancy, making a meaningful impact in the world of Treasury, Risk, and Technology!

By applying for a role at Zanders, you give us approval to use and retain your personal details. Considering Zanders’ nature of enterprise, you are expected to behave to a high moral standard. A Pre-Employment Screening (PES) by a third party is part of the application process.