Legal Counsel

Company Description

Bosch Benelux is part of the globally renowned Bosch Group, a leading provider of technology and services. With a strong presence across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, Bosch Benelux operates in key sectors including Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Guided by the global Bosch mission of “Invented for life,” the Benelux operations focus on delivering innovative, sustainable, and high-quality solutions that enhance everyday life. Bosch’s commitment to digitalization, electrification, and environmental responsibility is reflected in its regional initiatives, making it a dynamic and future-focused employer in the heart of Europe.

As the Legal Counsel for the Netherlands with main office location in Eindhoven/Nieuwegein you will report to the Deputy of the Head of Legal France Benelux. The legal team Benelux consist of 4 lawyers.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory & Contract Management: Provide strategic legal counsel and guidance on a wide array of business and legal topics. Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements and legal documents, with a primary focus on dedicated Bosch entities in the BeNeLux region.
• Product Lifecycle Legal Support: Act as a trusted legal advisor throughout the entire product lifecycle—from development and market entry to quality and compliance matters. Offer expertise in areas such as IP/IT law, antitrust, litigation, and general commercial law, while collaborating in a dynamic international environment.
• External Counsel Coordination: Manage the engagement and oversight of external legal advisors, ensuring efficient and effective legal support where specialized expertise is required.
• Legal Operations & Knowledge Management: Maintain robust systems and processes for legal documentation, issue tracking, and knowledge sharing to support organizational learning and compliance.
• Global Collaboration: Liaise with legal and business departments across the Bosch Group worldwide to ensure alignment and leverage global best practices.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree (LLM) in Dutch (private) law with in-depth knowledge of Dutch legislation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as legal counsel in an international industrial environment, with strong expertise in commercial contracts; experience in software, IT, or product law is a plus.
• Solid background in construction and corporate law; knowledge of competition law is an advantage.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken); German is a plus.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and business acumen.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard business software.
• International exposure and interest in technology and industry preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, self-driven, and well-organized with a structured approach to work.
• Decisive and confident, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Collaborative, open-minded, and empathetic team player.
• Resilient under pressure, able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders while meeting tight deadlines.
• Analytical thinker with strong business insight and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.

Additional Information

Bosch offers attractive employment conditions that align with our focus on quality. Consider: 

• Competitive salary compensation based on your background and competencies;
• Excellent bonus scheme;
• Helpful and motivated colleagues within a friendly working atmosphere;
• Unique opportunity to work for an international company with the newest technology;
• Plenty of training for personal and professional development;
• Flexible working hours and the option to work hybrid (smart work regulation).

Application process:

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• Phone meeting with a Bosch Recruitment partner;
• First interview via Microsoft Teams with team members;
• Second interview at Bosch with team members;
• Contract offer from Bosch.

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