What you’ll do
As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will lead for the Legal team, Doctolib’s expansion into the Netherlands by playing a key role in securing its operations there.
Your main missions include but are not limited to the following:
- Design a robust legal framework to support local activities and ensure sustainable growth in the Netherlands
- Ensure that Doctolib products align with Dutch regulations during the whole product lifecycle (development, launch and post-launch enhancement phases), especially on privacy and healthcare;
- Lead and supervise strategic contract negotiations with partners and clients
- Guide the local teams through digital, data protection and healthcare regulations and advise on complex legal matters with a pragmatic and flexible approach
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on our local and/or global operations
- As part of the Corporate Affairs & Expansion legal team, collaborate on the broader international expansion strategy into other markets
- Partner closely with global teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, international environment focused on healthcare transformation
- Engage with Dutch regulatory authorities and collaborate with local law firms
Who you are
Are you convinced that you have exactly what it takes for the position? Then we encourage you to apply. Even if you don't meet every requirement, you might be exactly the right future Doctoliber for this or other positions!
You could be our next team mate if you:
- Final diploma in law in the Netherlands (mandatory)
- 8+ years of post graduation experience, ideally combining both in-house (SaaS company) and law firm backgrounds, with proven expertise in local healthcare regulation, European data protection and digital law
- Native Dutch speaker with fluent English (German or French is a plus)
- Highly autonomous and action-oriented – you thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, prioritize effectively, and drive clarity where there is none
- Strong analytical yet entrepreneurial mindset – you balance legal rigor with commercial pragmatism, enjoy working at the intersection of law and technology, and have contributed to launching software products in regulated environments
Now, it would be fantastic if you:
- Know the healthcare sector and understand its regulatory challenges
- Hold a law degree from another EU country or in English law.
- Have material past work experience (law firm or in-house) in another EU country or the UK.
- Excel at working in cross-functional, international teams using agile project management approaches
- Are passionate about new technologies and innovation and can quickly learn new concepts
What we offer
- Company pension scheme through our partner Allianz
- 27 days of annual leave per year (and the ability to accrue more days on your work anniversary!)
- Work from abroad for up to 10 days per year thanks to our flexibility days policy
- Free mental health and coaching services through our partner Moka.care
- Free breakfast and lunch plan every day on-site
- Bike lease scheme with our partner Lease a Bike, 35% price below the market
- Discounted membership with Urban Sports Club
- Continuous training programs on all key competencies (English, soft skills, expertise)
- Reimbursement of public transportation if you live outside the Amsterdam highway ring
- Parent Care Program: Various initiatives supporting parenthood, including 100% paid parental leave up to 16 weeks, including bonuses, for mothers and up to 5 weeks for the co-parent, flexible return and 3 days of leave per year for child sickness
- Relocation support for international mobilities
The interview process
- TA Interview in English
- Hiring Manager Interview
- Case Study Restitution
- Final Interview
- At least one reference check
Job details
- Permanent position
- Full Time
- Workplace: Amsterdam
- Start date: as soon as possible
- Remuneration: fix + bonus on objectives (according to your profile)
At Doctolib, we are committed to improving access to healthcare for everyone. This translates into our recruitment process. We evaluate candidates based solely on qualifications and motivation, without any form of discrimination.
The more diverse ideas are heard, the more our product will truly improve healthcare for all. You are welcome to apply to Doctolib, regardless of your gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability.
To ensure equal opportunities, we invite you to exclude personal information (e.g. pictures, age) from your applications. If you require any accommodation, please let us know for support during the hiring process.
Join us in building the healthcare we all dream of!
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