Key Skills

Job Description

The Legal Manager is responsible for leading all legal affairs, regulatory compliance, and governance matters across GSM – Xanh SM’s operations in the Netherlands. This role serves as a strategic legal partner to regional leadership, ensuring legal soundness, risk mitigation, and sustainable business growth in a highly regulated mobility environment. Legal Strategy & Advisory Provide strategic legal advice and consultation to the Board of Management and senior leadership on all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters related to Netherlands operations. Anticipate legal risks and proactively propose solutions to support business expansion, market entry, and operational scaling. Regulatory Compliance & Governance Interpret, draft, review, and evaluate Netherlands regulations, laws, policies, internal rules, and governance documents applicable to GSM’s business. Ensure full compliance with Netherlands regulatory frameworks, including but not limited to transportation, mobility services, labor law, data protection (GDPR), competition law, ESG, and consumer protection. Design, maintain, and monitor legal compliance checklists for each US market. Contract & Legal Documentation Management Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of commercial contracts, partnerships, vendor agreements, and operational legal documents. Ensure all contracts align with company strategy, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements. Legal Operations & Internal Capability Building Lead and develop the Netherlands Legal team, setting clear standards, workflows, and performance expectations. Update legal documents and conduct legal training / awareness programs for employees to enhance legal compliance and risk awareness across the organization. Act as the central point of contact with external law firms, regulators, and authorities in Netherlands markets. Risk Management & Market Monitoring Continuously monitor regulatory changes and legal developments in Netherlands markets that may impact GSM’s operations. Assess legal risks related to new business models, products, or market expansion and provide mitigation strategies. Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law 10+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role Strong experience in Netherlands regulatory environments, preferably within mobility, transportation, ride-hailing, logistics, energy, or tech-enabled service industries. Solid expertise in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and risk management. Proven ability to operate at Board and executive level, with strong business acumen and strategic mindset.

Core Responsibilities

Lead legal affairs, regulatory compliance, and governance for the company’s Netherlands operations, advising senior leaders and the Board on legal strategy and risk. Manage contracts, compliance programs, legal team development, external counsel and regulator relationships, and monitor legal developments affecting the business.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in law and at least 10 years of legal experience, including 5 years in a leadership role. Candidates should have strong Netherlands regulatory experience, expertise in compliance, governance, contracts, and risk management, and the ability to advise executives with sound business judgment.