Junior Legal Counsel

Hi, we are Samotics!

With our unique, AI-driven solution, we help many of the world's largest industrial companies reduce energy waste, prevent water pollution events, and minimize unplanned downtime. Join us in our mission to make industrial companies more sustainable.

We’re looking for a passionate Junior Legal Counsel. Do you thrive on navigating complex legal landscapes and supporting international business operations? Ready to make a real impact in a fast-growing company? If so, keep reading!

About the team 👋

As Junior Legal Counsel, you will be a cornerstone of legal expertise at Samotics. You will work closely with the General Counsel, based in the Netherlands, and senior leadership to ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions. You will support our operations in all jurisdictions. This role offers the opportunity to work from the Netherlands while collaborating with various teams worldwide on high-impact projects.

Your challenge 🎯

In this role, you’ll handle a diverse range of legal matters, including:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts (buying/selling agreements, tenders, partnership agreement, T&Cs etc.)

• Overseeing insurance, corporate policies, intellectual property (IP), and employment law

• Providing legal guidance for all sorts of corporate matters such as financing and corporate compliance

• Working with our contract management system and taking appropriate action on notifications

• Ensuring compliance with (international) legal regulations

• Collaborating with senior leadership and participating in high-level strategic discussions

• Working closely with teams across different countries to align legal requirements and business operations

Your ability to work independently while managing multiple projects in a remote setting will be key to your success.

What you'll bring ⭐

• 3-5 years of legal experience 

• Broad knowledge in corporate and commercial contracting, and tenders, with the ability to manage complex, cross-jurisdictional legal matters

• Fluency in English is required, and additional languages are a plus (Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or French)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently

• Flexibility to work with teams and projects across various locations

• Experience in the water market or infrastructure sectors is a big plus

• Agile, proactive, pragmatic and adaptable personality

What we offer 🚀

• Professional Development and Learning Opportunities

  • Continuous Learning: We are committed to supporting your professional growth. You will have access to training programs, courses, and resources to deepen your legal expertise and broaden your knowledge of international law and emerging technologies.

  • Career Advancement: As part of a growing company, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your career path with us. We offer a clear trajectory for advancement within the legal team, as well as potential cross-functional opportunities.

  • Mentorship: You’ll work closely with the General Counsel and senior leadership, receiving valuable mentorship that will enhance your strategic legal skills.

• Vibrant and professional company culture based on freedom and responsibility

• Competitive salary, holidays, and benefits package (pension scheme, parental leave...).

• Collaborative and inclusive environment

• Opportunity to work across multiple international jurisdictions

• Company events: from pub quizzes to chess tournaments and wine tastings, there's always something fun happening at our company.

• Enrolment in our Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR) scheme, allowing you to benefit from a potential exit event.

• In line with our mission, our office is made with 90% recycled material at a three-minute walk from Leiden Central train station.

Ready to join? Apply now!
We believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial to fostering innovation and creativity. Research shows that there is a tendency among women and individuals from underrepresented communities to apply for vacancies only when they meet all of the listed qualifications. If this role excites you, but you’re not sure whether you meet all the criteria, we would still encourage you to apply. Individuals of all backgrounds, genders, and communities are welcome :)