Legal Counsel

About the Position

NorthC is seeking a Legal Counsel for the Netherlands to provide business-oriented legal advice and support to its data center operations.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly customer master service agreements, colocation agreements, and service level 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;
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of legal processes, contract templates, and internal guidelines to support efficient and consistent legal operations;
• Advising on regulatory and compliance matters relevant to the data center industry;
• Drafting and negotiating material supplier and service agreements;
• Supporting corporate housekeeping and general corporate legal matters;
• Coordinating with and managing external legal counsel where appropriate.

Requirements

• A degree in Dutch law;
• At least 6 years of relevant experience, gained in a law firm and/or an in-house legal role;
• Strong experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts;
• Experience in data center-related legal matters, infrastructure, or technology business is an advantage;
• A pragmatic, business-oriented approach, with the ability to provide 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 verbally and in writing, in Dutch and English;
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with a structured and solution-oriented approach.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a growing company with a strong local presence in various regions;
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment;
• Potential for part-time to full-time transition based on business needs;
• 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.