Legal Counsel
LG · Krijgsman
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Position Summary
LG Electronics Benelux is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Legal Counsel to support the Benelux legal function and serve as a strategic advisor to senior management.
You will oversee all legal matters related to commercial contracting, competition law, GDPR compliance, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
As a key business partner, you will play a critical role in enabling sustainable growth, mitigating legal risk, and fostering a strong culture of ethics and compliance across LG Electronics Benelux.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Legal Advisory
- Serve as the legal advisor to senior management and business leaders across the Benelux region.
- Provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal support to support business objectives while managing risk.
- Advise on strategic initiatives, new business models, partnerships, and corporate projects.
- Translate legal and regulatory developments into practical business guidance.
Commercial Law
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements, including:
- Sales and distribution agreements
- Procurement and supplier contracts
- Marketing and sponsorship agreements
- Service agreements
- E-commerce and technology-related contracts
- Software licensing and SaaS agreements
- Develop and maintain contract templates and legal processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
Competition & Antitrust Law
- Organize competition law compliance initiatives across the Benelux organization.
- Advise on pricing structures, distribution arrangements, market practices, and customer relationships.
- Identify and mitigate antitrust risks in commercial decision-making.
- Develop and deliver competition law training programs for business stakeholders.
Data Privacy & GDPR
- Act as legal advisor on privacy and data protection matters.
- Oversee GDPR compliance and privacy governance initiatives.
- Review and negotiate Data Processing Agreements and international data transfer arrangements.
- Advise on data breaches, investigations, privacy impact assessments, and regulatory inquiries.
- Collaborate with regional and global compliance teams to ensure alignment with LG standards.
Compliance & Corporate Governance
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of compliance frameworks.
- Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting LG Electronics Benelux.
- Manage external legal counsel and legal spend where required.
- Support investigations, audits, disputes, and regulatory interactions.
- Ensure strong governance practices and legal compliance throughout the organization.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Master's Degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent).
- Qualified lawyer/admitted to practice in an EU jurisdiction preferred.
Experience
- 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
- Experience in a multinational corporate environment and/or leading international law firm.
- Proven expertise in:
- Commercial and contract law
- EU competition and antitrust law
- GDPR and privacy law
- Previous experience managing or mentoring legal professionals.
- Experience working with senior management and cross-functional leadership teams.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong commercial judgment and business acumen.
- Excellent negotiation and contract drafting capabilities.
- Ability to balance legal risk with business opportunities.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Effective leadership and coaching capabilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Languages
- Fluent English & Dutch.
Position Summary
LG Electronics Benelux is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Legal Counsel to support the Benelux legal function and serve as a strategic advisor to senior management.
You will oversee all legal matters related to commercial contracting, competition law, GDPR compliance, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
As a key business partner, you will play a critical role in enabling sustainable growth, mitigating legal risk, and fostering a strong culture of ethics and compliance across LG Electronics Benelux.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Legal Advisory
- Serve as the legal advisor to senior management and business leaders across the Benelux region.
- Provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal support to support business objectives while managing risk.
- Advise on strategic initiatives, new business models, partnerships, and corporate projects.
- Translate legal and regulatory developments into practical business guidance.
Commercial Law
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements, including:
- Sales and distribution agreements
- Procurement and supplier contracts
- Marketing and sponsorship agreements
- Service agreements
- E-commerce and technology-related contracts
- Software licensing and SaaS agreements
- Develop and maintain contract templates and legal processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
Competition & Antitrust Law
- Organize competition law compliance initiatives across the Benelux organization.
- Advise on pricing structures, distribution arrangements, market practices, and customer relationships.
- Identify and mitigate antitrust risks in commercial decision-making.
- Develop and deliver competition law training programs for business stakeholders.
Data Privacy & GDPR
- Act as legal advisor on privacy and data protection matters.
- Oversee GDPR compliance and privacy governance initiatives.
- Review and negotiate Data Processing Agreements and international data transfer arrangements.
- Advise on data breaches, investigations, privacy impact assessments, and regulatory inquiries.
- Collaborate with regional and global compliance teams to ensure alignment with LG standards.
Compliance & Corporate Governance
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of compliance frameworks.
- Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting LG Electronics Benelux.
- Manage external legal counsel and legal spend where required.
- Support investigations, audits, disputes, and regulatory interactions.
- Ensure strong governance practices and legal compliance throughout the organization.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Master's Degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent).
- Qualified lawyer/admitted to practice in an EU jurisdiction preferred.
Experience
- 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
- Experience in a multinational corporate environment and/or leading international law firm.
- Proven expertise in:
- Commercial and contract law
- EU competition and antitrust law
- GDPR and privacy law
- Previous experience managing or mentoring legal professionals.
- Experience working with senior management and cross-functional leadership teams.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong commercial judgment and business acumen.
- Excellent negotiation and contract drafting capabilities.
- Ability to balance legal risk with business opportunities.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Effective leadership and coaching capabilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Languages
- Fluent English & Dutch.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.