Legal counsel 5+ Staedean

Our client Staedean is a fast growing global software company and over the last 15 years evolved into a leading developer of SaaS business application software based on Microsoft ERP solutions. A highly scalable business model utilizing a global distribution channel to drive organic growth. It serves a global (45+ countries) and diversified (2.2k+) customer base, primarily through a network of 250+ channel partners. In 2021 Staedean (then called To Increase) was acquired by Rivean Capital, a leading European private equity firm. This enables them to reach its ambitious international growth plans.

To support the company in their strong international growth ambition we are looking for an entrepreneurial Commercial Legal Counsel in Amsterdam/ Veenendaal. Remote working is possible.

This role is a great opportunity if you want to work at a fast growing, PE driven, international techsavvy company. You will be the second legal counsel and together with Thomas Schouten (who started working as legal manager last year at Staedean) you'll be responsible for a wide variety of legal activities. For the time being there is also an experienced interim legal counsel working at Staedean. Together you will work on a variety of commercial legal matters.
You will play an active role in drafting, advising and negotiating on various commercial software and consultancy contracts ensuring that the legal interests are protected in the best possible manner. Also develop, update and maintain contract templates, forms and guidelines.
You are able to reduce legal risks and keep the business compliant but commercially in pace. You will work closely with colleagues from other disciplines within the group (a.o. Sales, Services, Finance).

Business is growing therefor a lot of different challenges will land upon your plate. If you like fast decision processes, lots of variety in your job, quick alignments, direct feedback loops in an agile environment than this could be your perfect second career step. In this role you'll report directly to Thomas Schouten who will also guide you to make you grow as a legal counsel.

A qualified lawyer (Dutch Law) with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant working experience as an in-house legal counsel in an international company or as a lawyer at a law firm;

You feel at home and get energy from working in a fast growing and sometimes hectic environment, familiarity with a software environment (or having clients within the IT/ software) is a welcoming asset;

Generalist with knowledge of and experience in commercial contracting, IT law and much preferably GDPR.

Entrepreneurial, ambitious and with a drive for results and a focus on collaboration, always in a pragmatic manner.

Business- and solution minded with a hands-on, pro-active, structured approach and a passion for delivering results;

Highly proficient in both Dutch & English, speaking & writing. This definitely is a must have.

Style: you like to work in a team, but also work under own initiative. You have a strong willingness to learn as the role develops. You are flexible and responsive to the business needs. Besides that you are pragmatic, eager to learn and a little bit curious by nature! And a good sense of humour is of course always very welcome!

Why work for Staedean

• Great Company Culture. An informal, non-hierarchical and people-oriented culture where your voice counts and you can be yourself. A lot of flexibility to organize your work days.
• You have the freedom take on the challenges you want (in consultation with Thomas) and thereby creating the career you feel is right for you.
• International environment. You will work with colleagues from all our different offices, and with international customers, network of partners and Microsoft.
• Fast growing company with ambition. You will work for a leading ISV that is a Microsoft Gold Partner with premium industry solutions, where you will have ample opportunities to learn on the job and continuously grow & improve yourself.

Interested? Please reach out to us via mail info@skout.nl or phone/WhatsApp 06-51459535 (Natascha Jonkers) or 06-51463224 (Desiree Mohrmann)