Legal Counsel – Datacenter United Group

The Legal Counsel will provide comprehensive legal support across all departments, overseeing general commercial and corporate matters, contracts, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on ICT law.

This role will require a hands-on and enthusiastic legal professional with a solid understanding of legal issues preferably also with knowledge and interest in technology and data protection. The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude and will be able to handle a variety of tasks autonomously and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Commercial and Corporate Law

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts
• Provide legal support on corporate law, including company structure, board meetings, and corporate policies
• Advise on legal matters related to business transactions, and other corporate initiatives
• Oversee corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and best practices
• Stay updated on regulatory developments in the data centre and technology sectors, advising on potential impacts to the business

2. ICT and Data Protection

• Oversee data privacy and protection compliance, ensuring adherence to GDPR and other relevant data protection laws
• Serve as the primary advisor on ICT law, including intellectual property, cybersecurity, and technology-related initiatives
• Work with internal teams to implement and maintain robust data security and privacy protocols
• Monitor legislative changes relevant to ICT and data protection, ensuring timely updates to policies and practices

3. Risk Management, Dispute Resolution and Litigation Management

• Manage and oversee any legal disputes, working closely with external counsels as required
• Act as the point of contact for litigation matters, regulatory inquiries, and other legal proceedings
• Identify and manage legal risks across all areas of the business, proposing practical solutions to mitigate them

4. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams (e.g., Finance, IT) to align legal support with business objectives
• Support the executive team with strategic legal advice on key decisions affecting the business
• Engage and manage external counsel for specialized legal matters

• Master’s in law with a specialisation in corporate, commercial, or technology law is highly desirable
• Minimum of 5+ years experience gained in a reputable law firm and/or as an inhouse legal counsel in an (international) company
• In addition, relevant experience in commercial law and preferably a strong interest in ICT law and corporate law, as well as understanding of generalist legal topics would be a strong advantage

Skills:

• General commercial law and corporate law
• Knowledge of data privacy law and ICT law is considered a plus
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in Dutch and English; in addition, proficiency in French would be a plus
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities and respond flexibly to changing demands
• Experience in the data center, technology, or cloud services industry is a plus
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualities:

• Demonstrable interest in emerging technologies and ICT law, with a proactive approach to staying current with legal trends
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with sound judgment and a high degree of professional integrity
• Strong business acumen, with a solutions-oriented mindset

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and supportive environment
• A chance to make a meaningful impact as a legal advisor in a growing industry

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