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Our client, Omron, is seeking a highly motivated Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team at their European Headquarters in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. You will have the chance to learn from seasoned legal counsels, gain valuable insights, and develop your skills while practicing law close to the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional with a background in law firms or as in-house counsel, who is looking to expand their expertise within an international company. You will have the chance to learn from seasoned legal counsels, gain valuable insights, and develop your skills while practicing law close to the business.

  • Opportunity to work in a leading multinational company
  • Chance to gain broad legal experience close to the business
  • Competitive salary with excellent secondary benefits

What you'll do:

As a Legal Counsel at Omron, you will play a crucial role in advising on legal matters pertinent to the business activities. Your responsibilities will include drafting and reviewing international contracts, providing independent advice on all matters related to employment and employee benefits, and assisting HR departments on legal matters throughout the employment cycle. You will also be expected to anticipate and advise on upcoming legislation relevant to Omron’s activities. In addition, you will support various regional and corporate projects while collaborating with other legal counsels.

  • Advise on legal matters relevant to the business activities, including drafting and reviewing international contracts
  • Independently advise on all matters related to employment and employee benefits from a legal point of view
  • Assist the HR departments on legal matters throughout the employment cycle from hiring to termination
  • Anticipate and advise on upcoming legislation relevant to Omron’s activities
  • Support various regional and corporate projects
  • Collaborate with other legal counsels related to their dedicated business areas

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Legal Counsel position at Omron will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience. You should hold a university degree in Dutch law and have approximately 3 years of working experience gained at a law firm or as an in-house legal counsel at another multinational. Your experience should include drafting and reviewing a broad range of commercial (international) agreements. Specialised knowledge regarding employment law is essential for this role. We are looking for someone with a proactive approach, an accurate and strong analytical mind, and excellent business acumen. You should be an enthusiastic team player with a proper service attitude, down to earth, flexible but firm. A positive, energetic mindset is crucial for this role. Fluency in Dutch and English is required, and additional languages would be beneficial.

  • University degree in Dutch law
  • (Preferably international) working experience gained at a law firm, or as in-house legal counsel at another multinational; in relevant industries
  • Experience in drafting and reviewing a broad range of commercial (international) agreements
  • Specialised knowledge regarding employment law
  • Proactive, accurate and strong analytical mind
  • Business acumen
  • Enthusiastic team player with proper service attitude, down to earth, flexible but firm.
  • Positive, energetic mindset.
  • Fluency in Dutch and English. Additional languages (written and spoken) would be beneficial

What sets this company apart:

Omron Corporation, established in 1933, is a leading, innovative multinational with more than 28,000 employees in 44 countries. They are specialized in the development, production, distribution, marketing and sales of products and services in a variety of industries, including industrial automation, electronic components, and healthcare. Omron offers a pleasant, inclusive, and flexible work environment with passionate, multi-cultural and cooperative people. They provide excellent opportunities for gaining broad legal experience close to the business and personal and professional development through various trainings and courses. They also offer competitive employment benefits package in accordance with market standards.

What's next:

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply todaythrough Robert Walters!

Robert Walters Netherlands is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Commercial Law

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: €4,500 - €5,300 per month + attractive package

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Dutch - Bilingual

Second Language: English - Bilingual

Location: Hoofddorp

Job Reference: R72OBG-48589803

Date posted: 23 April 2025

Consultant: Joyce Toeset