Senior Legal Counsel E-Commerce

We are recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel E-Commerce to join our Global Legal Team and be responsible for providing legal and compliance support to our European operations.

As an organization and individuals, we believe that trust is a foundational value, and we put it at the heart of how we work at Schneider Electric. We build trusted teams through our leadership expectations, by creating equal opportunities, harnessing the power of all generations, championing well-being and new ways of working.



What will you do?
You will be responsible for delivery of legal, regulatory and compliance services. You will operate as a key business partner to provide strategic support and advice, working on a wide range of commercial and compliance matters with a focus on E-Commerce (B2B and B2C).

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?
Your checklist would include:

• Preparing and reviewing contracts and terms and conditions, supporting negotiations;
• Preparing templates;
• Providing claims support and overseeing litigations;
• Helping to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Group policies;
• Providing training and facilitating our compliance programs;
• Monitoring and implementing regulatory requirement;
• Other local legal support as reasonably required by Legal Management.

What's in it for you?

Benefits include a generous bonus scheme and competitive benefits package.You would be based in our offices in Hoofddorp (Amsterdam), the Netherlands. You should expect:

• Regular travel within the Benelux.

• Occasional travel to other locations in Europe as business need is determined.

Travel may include some overnight stays.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

We are looking for someone who is comfortable with working in a digital environment, feels strongly about social justice and sustainability. Someone who wants to work in an international company and has a proven track record operating in an inhouse environment. Our future colleague must be able to work proactively and closely with the business stakeholders, to identify and analyse critical business issues, and to apply legal expertise to deliver solutions.

You should have excellent legal and communication skills and be:

• A fully qualified lawyer authorized to practice in the Netherlands with a Master of Laws degree or equivalent and at least seven (7) years' relevant PQE in commercial law ( with a focus on E-Commerce), preferably in a Hi-tech, Oil & Energy, Construction or Renewables & Environment sector;
• Fluent in English and Dutch (written and verbal) with great technological skills;
• Confident with fantastic interpersonal skills, commercially minded, highly organized and able to work effectively in teams;
• Able to work independently and manage large volumes of work.

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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

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