Legal Counsel, Digital
Avery Dennison is seeking a Legal Counsel, Digital to provide critical legal guidance on digitalization, software, and technology matters across the organization. This role is integral to the company's customer-facing digital solutions and the ongoing digitization of its operations and those of its clients. The position reports directly to the Senior Legal Counsel, EMENA and Global Digital, and is based in Oegstgeest, Netherlands, with occasional international travel (approximately 10%).
In this role, the Legal Counsel will review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including SaaS, hardware purchases, AI procurement, and professional services. They will act as a key member of commercial teams, providing high-quality legal services for multi-jurisdictional transactions, litigation resolution, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the role involves developing and enhancing global templates, monitoring legislative developments in the digital space, and managing relationships with specialized outside counsel for specific projects and litigation.
The ideal candidate is a qualified EU lawyer with a Bachelor (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) and at least 5 years of post-bar experience as a member of at least one bar association. They should have deep experience in drafting and negotiating SaaS, AI terms, and hardware licensing agreements, ideally within the technology industry. A strong understanding of issues related to cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), intellectual property, and data privacy/security is essential, along with an intellectual curiosity for product architecture. The candidate should be a creative thinker capable of resolving complex legal issues in innovative, practical ways while managing multiple matters in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills are necessary to articulate nuanced legal concepts clearly to engineering teams and senior executives.
Avery Dennison offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and financial benefits such as a supplemental package for mandatory health insurance, access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Avery Dennison Pension Fund with the employer covering two-thirds of the premium. Employees receive holiday and year-end allowances, starting with 24 days of annual leave, increasing to 26 days after four years. Additional benefits include 13 extra days per year, flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a €500 annual individual training budget.
Joining Avery Dennison means becoming part of a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. The company fosters a culture of curiosity and courage, encouraging innovation and providing opportunities for career growth. Avery Dennison is committed to creating real-world impact to enable a better future, striving to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected.