Commercial Legal Counsel Amsterdam – Hybrid Position in Tech and Renewables
AMST Legal is looking for a Commercial Legal Counsel Amsterdam / Bedrijfsjurist Amsterdam. Join our growing legal consultancy company AMST Legal based in Amsterdam. In this hybrid role, you’ll work remotely most of the week, with two in-office days, and occasional visits to client locations.
You’ll be advising fast-moving companies in tech, software (SaaS), public transport and renewables. Sectors where legal work must be business-minded, pragmatic and precise.
Are you a legal professional ready for more ownership, variety, and the chance to help clients build smarter contract processes? Do you enjoy working on both the strategy and the substance of commercial legal work?
Important for this position: you should speak Dutch (native) and Dutch law qualified would be advantageous.
You’ll step into a visible, impactful position that combines contract negotiation, corporate housekeeping, and the setup or streamlining of internal legal operations.
About AMST Legal
AMST Legal is a legal advisory firm founded by a former general counsel and contract lawyer. We specialize in helping companies close better commercial deals and build efficient legal functions. Some clients you would be advising are Booking, Construsoft, Keolis, Qbuzz, EBS, OVPay, Twelve, etc.
Our focus lies in:
- Commercial contracts: including mostly sales contracts, reseller/partner agreements and procurement (vendor contracts)
- Corporate law support: such as UBO registrations, signing authority within group structures, and corporate housekeeping
- Legal operations: improving templates, building contract processes, and guiding in-house teams
- Negotiations: negotiating contracts and help our clients to negotiate better with trainings
We often serve as external legal counsel and general counsel for clients in the Netherlands and internationally (Belgium, UK, Nordics, and the US), either on a project basis or through long-term partnerships.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Commercial Legal Counsel (Amsterdam), you’ll be deeply involved in both client delivery and internal knowledge-building. You will work directly with the founder, supported by a paralegal and a legal intern, to handle a variety of commercial and corporate matters.
Expect your days to include:
- Negotiating commercial agreements: from SaaS and licensing contracts to procurement and distribution deals
- Advising on corporate structure and compliance: helping clients manage signatory powers, corporate records, and UBO filings
- Improving legal processes: creating and refining templates, building clause libraries, and advising on internal approval flows
- Collaborating closely with clients: sometimes on-site, often remotely, always with a pragmatic mindset
- Mentoring junior team members: contributing to their development and supporting knowledge-sharing across the team
You’ll work autonomously where you’re strong, and with support where needed — all in a culture that values quality, curiosity, and balance.
What We’re Looking For
This role is ideal for someone with 2–4 years of experience in commercial contracts or corporate legal work, gained either in a law firm or in-house legal team.
We value lawyers / legal counsels who are:
- Highly interested in working with contracts (Sales, Partnerships and Procurement)
- Comfortable working independently, but collaborative in spirit
- Skilled in drafting and negotiating in both Dutch and English
- Interested in how legal processes can be improved, not just how contracts are written. We do this by using templates, Legal Tech and AI.
- Pragmatic, responsive, and confident enough to speak directly with business stakeholders
- Familiar with the legal challenges of SaaS, technology, or renewables (a plus, not a must)
Why Join AMST Legal?
At AMST Legal, you won’t be one of a hundred lawyers in a rigid hierarchy. Instead, you’ll be a key member of a compact, skilled team where your ideas matter and your work is seen. We have a small team that is growing, with a lot of potential in the market for the services that we offer.
Here’s what we offer:
- A hybrid work structure: work remotely most of the week, with two regular office days in Amsterdam and occasional client visits
- The chance to work on high-impact legal matters with Dutch and international clients
- Hands-on mentoring from an experienced contract lawyer and general counsel
- Freedom to grow your own practice within a supportive team
- A positive, international, inclusive and flexible work culture
- Competitive compensation aligned with your experience and skills
📩 Interested? Let’s Talk
We’d love to hear from you if this role sounds like your next step.
📧 Reach out to us at lowa@amstlegal.com to express your interest or ask questions (Subject line: Commercial Legal Counsel AMST Legal and your name please)
👉 Or apply directly via LinkedIn, which will be possible from 6 May.
Let’s shape the future of commercial contracting together.