About this role
Creating real-world impact together Where will you make a difference?
- General Counsel Sympower Legal Amsterdam, Netherlands EUR 120k-150k / year + Equity Posted on Oct 17, 2026 The position Sympower is seeking a General Counsel to lead the legal function across the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Greece.
- The role is based in the Netherlands.
- You will report to the CEO and lead a team of two, including a Senior Legal Counsel.
- The General Counsel will provide strategic legal and compliance advice, ensuring effective risk management while supporting Sympower's growth and innovation.
- The role covers corporate governance and transactions, commercial contracting, compliance and broader legal matters, working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Supervisory Board and shareholders.
What you will do
- Legal Function Leadership - Lead, manage and develop the legal team (currently one Senior Legal Counsel), including work allocation, objective setting, performance review and professional development.
- Set legal priorities and establish effective ways of working across the Group.
- Define the resourcing model and own the legal budget, balancing in-house capacity, flexible resources and external counsel against workload and budget.
- Select and manage legal service providers, legal technology (including Contract Lifecycle Management) and the network of local counsel across our five jurisdictions, including scoping instructions and managing fees, quality and delivery.
Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial
- Convene and attend Management Board, Supervisory Board and shareholder meetings across the Group, including preparation of agendas, convocations, minutes and resolutions, and act as Corporate Secretary
- Advise management on reserved matters and approval thresholds under the Articles of Association, Shareholders' Agreement and financing documents, ensuring all required approvals are properly obtained and...