Key Skills

Job Description

NorthC operates a network of regional data centers across the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland, providing colocation services and data center infrastructure to its customers (www.northcdatacenters.com). The NorthC group is organized on a country basis, with dedicated management teams responsible for operations in the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland, respectively. The group leadership team is based in the Netherlands and consists of CEO, CFO, CTO, MD Netherlands, MD DACH and General Counsel. The General Counsel is based in the Netherlands and has overall responsibility for the group’s legal affairs. The NorthC legal team currently consists of the General Counsel, a Lead Legal Counsel DACH and a Senior Legal Counsel. In view of the continued growth of its business, NorthC is looking to hire a Legal Counsel for the Netherlands. The Legal Counsel will provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to the Dutch business and work closely with the General Counsel and the other team member of the legal team. Key responsibilities include: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly customer master service agreements, colocation agreements and service level agreements; Supporting the sales team in customer negotiations, tenders and procurement processes; Advising on construction, development and refurbishment projects, including agreements with general contractors and other relevant suppliers; Providing legal support on real estate matters, energy supply and grid connection agreements; Contributing to the continuous improvement of legal processes, contract templates and internal guidelines to support efficient and consistent legal operations. Advising on regulatory and compliance matters relevant to the data center industry; Drafting and negotiating material supplier and service agreements; Supporting corporate housekeeping and general corporate legal matters; Coordinating with and managing external legal counsel where appropriate. The Legal Counsel will work closely with relevant business stakeholders and contribute to the effective management of legal risks across the Durch operations. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and experience: A degree in Dutch law; At least 6 years of relevant experience, gained in a law firm and/or an in-house legal role; Strong experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts; Experience in data center-related legal matters, infrastructure or technology business is an advantage; A pragmatic, business-oriented approach, with the ability to provide clear and commercially sound legal advice; The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and take ownership of legal matters; Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both verbally and in writing, in Dutch and English; Strong organizational and project management skills, with a structured and solution-oriented approach. The Legal Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel. The position is initially envisaged on a part-time basis, with a possibility of expanding to a full-time role depending on business needs and the development of the legal function. NorthC is open to discussing agile and flexible working arrangements.

Core Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate customer and supplier contracts, and advise the Dutch business on construction, real estate, energy, regulatory, compliance, and corporate legal matters. Support business stakeholders and sales processes, improve legal templates and procedures, manage legal risks, and coordinate external counsel as needed.

Requirements

A degree in Dutch law and at least six years of relevant experience are required, along with strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation experience. The candidate should be pragmatic, independent, organized, and an effective communicator in Dutch and English; data center, infrastructure, or technology experience is an advantage.