Corporate Counsel (m/f/x)
Does solving corporate legal issues excite you? Do you enjoy collaborating with senior management and the management team to provide them with strategic legal advice? Do you have experience implementing changes in laws and regulations within your organization? And above all, do you want to contribute to the value of work at Pantar?
Pantar is the largest social enterprise in Amsterdam and Diemen. It is a vibrant and diverse organization that doesn’t view a disability as a limitation. At Pantar, you’ll find a job where you can truly make a difference while continuing to develop your talents.
A glimpse into the world of this role
As a corporate lawyer, you will be part of the Executive Support department, alongside two communications advisors, two strategic advisors, the executive secretary, and the executive secretaries.
You serve as the legal sparring partner and strategic advisor to the executive board and management, providing advice on matters related primarily to corporate law, contract law, procurement law, and employment law.
This may involve, for example, contracts to be entered into with clients or the City of Amsterdam, as well as matters such as housing, the divestiture or sale of properties, or employment law issues such as the transfer of a business.
Where necessary, you will draft policies, procedures, and contracts and ensure that your knowledge of the relevant areas of law remains up to date. You will also maintain a keen eye on governance within Pantar and advise the executive board on these matters. In addition, you will research and analyze the legal risks associated with the various processes within Pantar that may arise in the short, medium, and long term, and you will report on and advise regarding these matters.
You will use your legal expertise to contribute to the procurement strategy and serve as the point of contact for our procurement specialist. You will also provide strategic advice, particularly to the privacy officer, regarding privacy and information security.
Finally, you provide both solicited and unsolicited advice to all levels within Pantar regarding compliance with laws and regulations relevant to Pantar
In this role, you will be most successful if you have...
Analytical skills, enabling you to quickly identify which laws and regulations are relevant to Pantar and on which topics your advice is needed. In addition, you write clearly and concisely and have a broad knowledge of Dutch law. Finally, you possess strong communication skills, allowing you to easily convey your expert-based perspective to the organization.
You have a university degree in Dutch law and several years of experience as an in-house counsel, preferably in a similar organization. Knowledge of the WSW and the Participation Act is also preferred.
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In addition to the fact that you’ll be working for the largest (but above all, the most enjoyable) social enterprise in the greater Amsterdam area, Pantar offers excellent benefits, such as:
- Salary: PGA pay scale 11a (maximum €6,594 gross based on a 36-hour workweek). An Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 17.05% that you can use as you see fit. Health insurance allowance and a group discount on supplemental insurance with Zilveren Kruis and Centraal Beheer Achmea. Work-from-home allowance in accordance with the PGA;
- Hours: You are available for 32–36 hours per week;
- Work environment: An informal work environment where collaboration is key;
- Hybrid work: At Pantar, you’ll work at our headquarters in Diemen and (up to one day a week) from home. You’ll have the option to arrange your hours flexibly;
- Leave: Do you work full-time? If so, you are entitled to 144 statutory leave hours and 57.6 additional leave hours per year; you can also purchase additional leave through the IKB. This allows you to maintain an excellent work-life balance;
- Travel: Pantar offers a mileage allowance for commuting of €0.10 per km when traveling by car, €0.15 when traveling by bicycle, or €0.21 when using public transportation;
- Pension: Pension accrual through PFZW, 60% paid by Pantar;
- Personal development: At Pantar, we value both your personal and professional development. We offer you the opportunity to participate in webinars, workshops, and in-house training sessions.
What do you think? Is this job a perfect fit?
We’d love to meet you! Please apply using the button below by June 29 at the latest. If you have any questions, you can also contact Marieke van den Broek directly at marieke.van.den.broek@pantar.nl.
Due to the confidential nature of the position, requesting a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is a standard part of our onboarding process.
This position is open to both internal and external applicants; however, internal candidates will be given priority if equally qualified.
