The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join Lipton Teas & Infusions at our global headquarters in Amsterdam. This is a senior, hands-on role within a lean legal team, offering broad exposure across a global, fast-moving business.
You will act as a trusted legal partner to senior stakeholders, supporting commercial, corporate and compliance matters while helping the business manage risk and operate effectively in a complex international environment.
What you will do
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Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice to senior leaders and cross-functional teams
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Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial, procurement and R&D or innovation agreements
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Support corporate governance, compliance and sustainability initiatives across the organisation
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Identify, assess and manage legal risks and support the resolution of disputes where required
Who this suits
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A commercially minded legal professional who enjoys working close to the business in a fast-paced, international environment
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Someone who is comfortable operating with a high level of autonomy in a lean team
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A pragmatic problem solver who can balance legal risk with business priorities
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An effective communicator who can build strong relationships across functions and levels
What you bring
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Qualified lawyer under Dutch law
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5 to 8 years of experience in contract and corporate law
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Strong experience operating in a complex and regulated environment
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Experience supporting international organisations in a commercial context
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Fluency in English and Dutch
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Experience gained in both private practice and in-house settings is advantageous
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Experience within FMCG or a similarly dynamic sector is a plus
How to proceed
If you enjoy working at the heart of a global business, partnering closely with senior stakeholders and shaping how legal supports commercial growth, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact.
You will play a key role in ensuring the organisation can move quickly and confidently, balancing risk with opportunity in a complex, international environment. If this is the kind of challenge that excites you, we would love to hear from you.
