Legal Counsel (Corporate & Intra-Group)

Overview

A global technology organization specializing in intelligent software development tools is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Corporate and Intra-Group Legal team. This mid-level position focuses on providing legal support for corporate matters across international operations, including jurisdictions within and outside the EU, and supporting the legal framework among group entities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for corporate matters related to group entities across various jurisdictions, including EU and non-EU countries.
• Support ongoing corporate maintenance of group companies, including corporate approvals, board and shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, amendments to constitutional documents, director and officer changes, shareholding matters, and other corporate actions.
• Manage and coordinate corporate legal workstreams such as incorporations, liquidations, reorganizations, ownership structure changes, capital contributions, intra-group financing arrangements, and other cross-border corporate matters.
• Support the intra-group legal agenda by drafting, reviewing, updating, and maintaining intra-group agreements, including service agreements, cost allocation arrangements, financing documentation, and other legal instruments.
• Ensure group entities are interconnected through appropriate legal documentation and operate within a coherent contractual framework.
• Coordinate input from tax, finance, accounting, treasury, HR, procurement, and other internal teams for corporate and intra-group matters.
• Engage with external counsel, corporate service providers, notaries, trade registers, public authorities, banks, and other external stakeholders.
• Review and coordinate legal advice from external counsel, identify practical implications, and prepare concise summaries and recommendations for internal stakeholders.
• Conduct legal research on corporate and intra-group matters across jurisdictions and prepare structured legal memos, summaries, and comparative analyses.
• Support development and improvement of corporate and intra-group legal templates, internal guidance, signing processes, document repositories, trackers, and knowledge databases.
• Proactively identify, propose, and implement automation and process improvement initiatives for corporate and intra-group legal workstreams, including responsible use of AI tools.
• Identify and assess legal risks associated with corporate decisions, group structuring, intra-group arrangements, and entity governance; escalate complex matters as appropriate.

Requirements

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Professional proficiency in an additional language such as Dutch, Polish, or Greek is an advantage.
• University-level law degree (bachelor’s or higher) from a recognized institution.
• Post-graduate legal experience in corporate law, preferably within a multinational corporation or international law firm.
• Experience working with legislative systems across multiple jurisdictions, particularly in the Netherlands, Cyprus, the UAE, the UK, Poland, or Israel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Adaptability in dealing with foreign laws and novel legal concepts.
• Ability to provide clear and concise legal advice understandable to a broad audience.
• Capacity to adapt to large, complex structures with varying priorities and tight deadlines.
• Experience managing parallel projects and leading initiatives.
• Creative problem-solving skills supported by thorough research.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities.
• Interest or experience in legal automation, AI-assisted legal workflows, knowledge management tools, and process optimization in an international legal environment.
• Diligence, self-reliance, and effective time management.
• Transparency, openness, and integrity in team and organizational interactions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary reflecting skills and experience.
• Flexible work location with options to work from home or office.
• Up to 30 days per year remote work from abroad.
• Additional time off for relaxation and personal activities.
• Medical insurance allowance.
• Access to learning and development opportunities including conferences, courses, and language classes.
• Language classes to improve local language or English skills.
• Hot meal or lunch allowance on workdays.
• Mental health support with access to professional services.
• Sports benefits including on-site gym or sports club stipend.
• Participation in internal events and team gatherings.

Note: Some benefits may vary depending on location.

Location

Flexible work location with hybrid options; remote work allowed up to 30 days per year from abroad.

This employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to creating an inclusive workplace welcoming individuals regardless of background, identity, religion, age, accessibility needs, or orientation.