Legal Counsel

Were on a mission to become the go-to destination for students across Europe to find a trusted home away from home. We make every move simple and seamless so students can focus on what really matters: studying exploring and growing in their new city.

With HousingAnywhere Kamernet and Studapart under our roof were proud to be Europes largest mid-term rental platform. And were just getting started.

Our international teams are driven by a shared purpose: to empower students to embrace change unlock their potential and shape a world without borders.

Youll find us in Rotterdam Paris and Cergy working across cultures and time zones always guided by our four core values:

• Ownership
• We are Enablers
• We are Changemakers
• We are Connectors

To further strengthen our legal capabilities we are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join our team in Rotterdam.

Your role

As the Legal Counsel you will play a key role in supporting the companys strategic growth while ensuring that our operations remain legally sound compliant and aligned with our mission: Rent Easy Live Free. You will advise senior leadership act as a trusted business partner across the organisation and help shape our legal and compliance framework as we continue to scale internationally.

Your responsibilities include:

• Providing clear pragmatic legal advice to the executive team and key stakeholders on corporate commercial regulatory and risk-related matters.
• Drafting reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements including strategic partnerships SaaS and technology contracts vendor agreements data-related agreements and cross-border transactions.
• Supporting the Finance team on corporate governance and corporate housekeeping across multiple jurisdictions including board supervisory board and shareholder matters.
• Managing contract lifecycle processes and contributing to ongoing optimisation of workflows and templates.
• Overseeing disputes conflicts and employment-related matters in cooperation with our People team.
• Supporting the Group Compliance function and the Data Protection Officer including assistance with internal policy frameworks compliance training risk assessments reporting processes GDPR alignment and general advisory on data protection matters.
• Selecting instructing and managing external counsel when specialised expertise is required.
• Monitoring relevant legal and regulatory developments and translating these into practical guidance for the business.

Your team

As Legal Counsel you will be part of the Finance team working closely with our Director of Finance and collaborating across the organisation. You will partner with teams such as Product Operations Commercial and People ensuring that legal and compliance considerations are embedded in key initiatives and day-to-day decision-making.

Your profile

• LL.M. Degree preferably from a Dutch University.
• Qualified lawyer in Europe Dutch bar qualification is strongly preferred.
• 35 years legal experience at a law firm or in-house. Exposure within a tech marketplace platform or international scale-up environment is considered a strong plus.
• Broad knowledge of corporate and commercial law with a proven track record in drafting and negotiating agreements.
• Business-oriented legal thinker able to translate regulatory and contractual requirements into pragmatic outcome-driven solutions.
• Demonstrated capability to enable rather than block acting as a partner to the business by identifying risks early proposing alternatives and supporting sustainable growth.
• Skilled in balancing legal accuracy with business pragmatism and capable of working independently with senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on proactive and comfortable operating in a fast-paced international environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across legal product commercial and leadership teams.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Dutch preferred.

Whats in it for you

• Competitive salary range of 63400 - 76100 gross per year (based on 40 hours including Holiday Allowance).
• Unlimited paid holidays minimum-based not maximum!
• Position based in our Rotterdam office with a hybrid working policy (2 office days).
• Flexibility to work remotely in another country than the Netherlands for up to 2 months per year!
• 1000 EUR per year personal development budget.
• Complete coverage for commuting.
• Personal equipment including a laptop and ergonomic setup.
• Gym membership discount with GoVital or OneFit.
• Dutch/English classes budget.
• Variable pension scheme.
• Diverse international community (46 nationalities).
• Pet-friendly office in Rotterdam city centre.
• Team-building events and after-work drinks every Friday.

What can you expect from our hiring process Read more here.