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Legal Counsel

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-21 Amsterdam Westpoort, NH, Netherlands Permanent Hybrid Legal

Company shared salary

4,583 EUR–7,333 EUR/mo (55,000 EUR–88,000 EUR/yr)

Market rate

5,000 EUR–10,000 EUR/mo (60,000 EUR–120,000 EUR/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Company

At Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME), we design and manufacture one of the world's most extensive ranges of hydraulic excavators-from compact one-tonne units to colossal 780-tonne mining machines. Our portfolio also includes wheel loaders, rigid dump trucks, and highly specialized equipment for unique applications. But at HCME, we believe we build more than machines. We build the future of construction. As part of the global Hitachi family, we are driven by innovation, environmental responsibility, and a deep commitment to customer trust and satisfaction. Our Amsterdam headquarters is home to a diverse, forward-thinking team developing next-generation technologies and support services that empower customers across Europe and beyond. Our Values Honesty & Sincerity - The foundation of every interaction. Environmental Respect - Protecting the world we help shape. Social Responsibility - Valuing people, culture, and community. Reliable Leadership - Agreed is agreed. We stand behind our commitments. Your Mission Review, assess and draft commercial contracts and agreements, while driving continuous improvement and digitalization of legal and compliance processes. Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures, with a strong focus on export control, sanctions and international trade compliance. Provide practical legal advice, coordinate legal matters and leverage approved AI and legal technology solutions to improve operational efficiency, contract lifecyc

Responsibilities

  • ● Legal activities
  • ● Draft and review international and domestic commercial contracts and agreements
  • ● Draft extension/ termination/ amendment letters to existing contracts/agreements
  • ● Make templates of the contracts/ agreements in consultation with the Manager Legal
  • ● Assist in company's projects which are allocated to the Legal department
  • ● Coordinate litigations with the help of external counsels
  • ● Prepare legal documents for and coordinate the process of establishment/closure of HCME branches, subsidiaries
  • ● Draft Powers of Attorney for the staff members and external stakeholders
  • ● Advise on corporate matters
  • ● Conduct legal due diligence assessments related to export control, sanctions and customs requirements.
  • ● Conduct due diligence investigation of the third parties on pre-contractual phase
  • ● Conduct legal research
  • ● Perform a role of the compliance officer in one or more areas of compliance (competition law, data privacy, export control, corporate governance, child labor, etc.)
  • ● Draft and update compliance policies
  • ● Advise to business within its compliance area of responsibility
  • ● Conduct trainings of the staff members within own area of compliance Conduct due diligence investigation with respect to export control activities.
  • ● Act as the subject matter expert for export control, sanctions and customs compliance matters
  • ● Leverage approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and digital technologies to improve operational efficiency, legal research, contract review, compliance monitoring and knowledge management.
  • ● Evaluate and promote innovative solutions that enhance the effectiveness and quality of legal and compliance activities while ensuring compliance with applicable legal, ethical, privacy and cybersecurity requirements.
  • ● Contribute to the continuous improvement and digitalization of legal and compliance processes.

Requirements

  • ● Fluent in English

Benefits

  • ● Compensation built of a yearly gross salary between 55.000 euros and 88.000 euros (including holiday allowance and based on experience)
  • ● days of leave + 13 extra collective days of leave (ADV)
  • ● 'Metalektro' Collective Labour Agreement (CLA)
  • ● Excellent pension scheme with a high employer contribution
  • ● Working from home possibility and flexible working hours
  • ● Budget of 1500 euro's to set up your workplace
  • ● Collective accident insurance
  • ● International learning and development program
  • ● Career opportunities
  • ● Ready to Apply
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  • ● At HCME, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace-everyone is welcome