German Legal Counsel for Kendrion, The Netherlands
Skout is exclusively partnering with Kendrion in the search for a German Legal Counsel.
This is an excellent opportunity for a German-qualified lawyer based in the Netherlands who enjoys working in an international environment and wants to combine legal expertise with close business involvement. The role offers broad exposure to commercial, compliance, IP, data protection and corporate legal matters across multiple jurisdictions, while acting as a trusted advisor to the business and senior management.
For German legal professionals seeking a position that combines legal excellence with genuine business partnership, this represents an outstanding career opportunity.
What will you do?
Because this is a small legal team, the role offers significant autonomy, international scope and the opportunity to contribute directly to a business operating at the forefront of industrial innovation.
The position is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and offers a high degree of flexibility while working closely with international stakeholders across the organization.
About Kendrion
Kendrion develops, manufactures, and markets high-quality electromagnetic systems and components for a broad range of industrial applications. The company has engineered precision components for the world’s leading innovators in industrial technology. With strong German roots, headquarters in Amsterdam and operations across Europe, the Americas and Asia, Kendrion plays a key role in advancing technologies within industrial automation, robotics, medical technology, energy transition and sustainable mobility.
Innovation, entrepreneurship and long-term partnerships are at the core of Kendrion’s success. The company combines over a century of engineering expertise with a forward-looking approach to technology and sustainability.
The Role
As Legal Counsel, you will become part of Kendrion’s legal team and report directly to the General Counsel. You will provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice to business and management stakeholders across Europe with a strong focus on the German market. You will help the organization navigate legal and regulatory challenges while supporting its commercial objectives.
The role combines strategic legal advisory work with hands-on support across a broad range of legal matters, making it an ideal opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys working closely with the business.
Key Responsibilities
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- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial and operational agreements, including customer, supplier and service contracts, as well as general terms and conditions.
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- Act as a trusted legal business partner to various business units and stakeholders across Europe, mostly in Germany.
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- Advise business teams on complex legal issues and develop practical, commercially sound solutions.
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- Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the business and translate these into actionable guidance.
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- Provide legal advice on IP, licensing and data protection matters, including GDPR compliance.
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- Identify, assess and mitigate legal and compliance risks across the organization.
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- Support litigation and dispute resolution matters.
Requirements
We are looking for a commercially minded legal professional who combines strong technical legal skills with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
Requirements include:
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- Mandatory requirements: Fully qualified lawyer with fluent or native German proficiency, who is based in Amsterdam.
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- Approximately 4-7 years of post-qualification experience gained within a law firm and/or as in house legal counsel in Germany.
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- Strong negotiation and drafting skills across a broad range of commercial and operational contracting.
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- Affinity with technology, innovation and international business operations.
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- A basic understanding of intellectual property (IP) law and licensing agreements.
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Personal Qualities
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- Proactive and self-driven.
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- Strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills.
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- Analytical, pragmatic and solution-oriented.
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- Comfortable balancing legal risks with commercial objectives.
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- Flexible and able to thrive in a dynamic international environment.
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- Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
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- Collaborative, agile and entrepreneurial.
At Kendrion, employees are committed to build an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity of people and perspectives, where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day. It’s believed that true innovation happens when individuals with diverse backgrounds come together and share their insights. We warmly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply!
What can you expect?
Kendrion offers the opportunity to join a highly regarded international industrial company in a visible and impactful legal role. We offer a competitive salary package tailored to your experience, a flexible hybrid working model, 30 vacation days, and an NS-Business Card for effortless commuting.
Are you interested yet..?
Does this all sounds good to you? Than please reach out to us and send your CV and we will get in touch with you. For more information about our services you can contact Natascha Jonkers (06-51459535) or Desiree Mohrmann (06-51463224). Discretion is guaranteed.
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