Legal Counsel - Central Europe

Qonto

Berlin, Germany
Not specified; not specified; not specified
On-site
2 years in-house legal counsel experience
Dutch language proficiency c2 level
English language proficiency c1 level
Qonto is seeking a Legal Counsel for Central Europe to provide comprehensive legal support primarily focused on the Netherlands while also assisting Germany and Austria. The ideal candidate should have experience in negotiating commercial contracts, fluency in Dutch and English, and a problem-solving mindset in a fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • The company is creating freedom for SMEs to succeed by delivering Europe's leading finance workspace with banking at its core.
  • You will take ownership of the Netherlands legal scope as the primary local point of contact while supporting German and Austrian markets.
  • Qonto values diversity, autonomy, and continuous improvement through a culture called the Qonto Way.

Matching Summary

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Qonto is seeking a Legal Counsel for Central Europe to provide comprehensive legal support primarily focused on the Netherlands while also assisting Germany and Austria. The ideal candidate should have experience in negotiating commercial contracts, fluency in Dutch and English, and a problem-solving mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 2 years in-house legal counsel experience
  • Dutch language proficiency C2 level
  • English language proficiency C1 level
  • Commercial contract negotiation skills
  • Local corporate formalities management

Nice-to-have

  • Fluent German language skills
  • Banking or payments law exposure
  • Tech or scale-up environment experience
  • Pragmatic problem-solving approach
  • Lean management culture familiarity

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years generalist in-house legal experience
  • Professional Dutch proficiency (C2)
  • Professional English proficiency (C1)

Work Rights

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