Legal Counsel

Welcome to Nikon Europe BV, a leading company in the world of photography, microscopy and optics. We are all about innovation, creativity and quality. At Nikon you will be surrounded by talented and passionate colleagues. We offer an inspiring environment where your ideas and input are valued.

We are currently looking to recruit a business and result driven Legal Counsel at the Nikon Europe B.V. Headquarter in Amstelveen. The Legal Counsel will be part of the Legal & Compliance Department of Nikon Europe B.V. and shall report directly to the Senior General Manager Legal & Compliance. Your primary role will be to provide legal support and advice, including compliance activities, to all Nikon group companies located in Europe, including the business units in The Netherlands.

Main responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day legal support to all business units
• Drafting, reviewing and supporting the negotiating of a broad variety of commercial contracts
• Acting as an advisor on all legal disputes, coordinating and instructing external counsel and taking care of timely and accurate reporting of all disputes within Nikon Europe
• Drafting materials, administering and coordinating trainings for various legal issues
• Setting up guidelines, policies and procedures and facilitating/organizing trainings for European Compliance activities (e.g. data protection, competition law)
• Support legal operational activities (e.g. contract management policy)
• Performing legal administration (e.g. administration of disputes and contracts, and legal expenses)

Who are you?

• (Dutch) Master Degree in Law and at least 3 years relevant experience within an international (commercial) legal environment as an international (business) lawyer
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience related to (international) commercial contracting, data protection, competition law, IP and/or corporate law
• Distinctive knowledge and understanding of corporate compliance
• Internationally minded, able to operate in a diverse and multicultural environment and being proactive
• Strong personality with a keen business acumen, result-driven, a problem-solver who strives for the highest quality in work
• Excellent communication skills in English, which is the working language of Nikon Europe (written as well as spoken). And knowledge of Dutch.

What do we offer you?

• A challenging role within a growing company

• An informal work environment with room for own initiatives

• Opportunities for personal development and training

We are looking for a pleasant and decisive colleague, and of course, a good salary is part of the package. An excellent pension scheme is a standard component of the employment conditions. We have a nice and informal work atmosphere, and you will be working in a modern location. In short, we offer a good package of additional benefits that we would be happy to inform you about.

How to apply?

Are you the right person for this role? Apply today and contribute to our growing business! You can send your CV and short motivation letter to Tessa Kaagman, HR Business Partner. If we think you are a good fit for the above position, we will contact you for an introductory interview with our recruitment team.