Legal Counsel
Job description
About the Position
Do you enjoy legal work that helps the business move forward? Join NorthC as Legal Counsel for the Netherlands.
NorthC operates a network of regional data centers across the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland, providing colocation services and data center infrastructure to its customers. We are looking to hire a Legal Counsel for the Netherlands to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to the Dutch business and work closely with the General Counsel and the other members of the legal team.
Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly customer master service agreements, colocation agreements, and service level agreements.
- Drafting and negotiating material supplier and service agreements.
- Supporting the sales team in customer negotiations, tenders, and procurement processes.
- Advising on construction, development, and refurbishment projects, including agreements with general contractors and other relevant suppliers.
- Providing legal support on real estate matters, energy supply, and grid connection agreements.
- Advising on regulatory and compliance matters relevant to the data center industry.
- Supporting corporate housekeeping and general corporate legal matters.
- Coordinating with and managing external legal counsel where appropriate.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of legal processes, contract templates, and internal guidelines to support efficient and consistent legal operations.
Requirements
- A degree in Dutch law.
- At least six years of relevant experience, gained at a law firm and/or in an in-house legal role.
- Solid experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Experience with legal matters in the data center, infrastructure, or technology sector is an advantage.
- A pragmatic, business-oriented approach, with the ability to give clear and commercially sound legal advice.
- The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of legal matters.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both verbal and written, in Dutch and English.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with a structured and solution-oriented approach.
We Offer
- The opportunity to work in a growing company with a strong local presence in various regions.
- A chance to contribute to NorthC's sustainability goals, aiming to be completely climate neutral by 2030.
- Agile and flexible working arrangements.
About the Company
NorthC Group operates data centers in the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Germany. NorthC distinguishes itself by a strong local presence in various regions, high-quality services, and customized connectivity and hybrid cloud solutions. NorthC aims to be completely climate neutral by 2030, based on our sustainability pillars: 100% green energy, green hydrogen, optimal use of waste heat from data centers, and modular construction.
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