Corporate Lawyer (Junior Level)

Customs Support Group (CSG) is Europe’s leading independent customs services provider. Founded in 1964, we operate in 14 European countries with 120+ offices and a team of 1,700+ customs professionals.

We help companies move goods across borders smoothly and compliantly, taking the pressure out of customs.

We are looking for a proactive and business-oriented Corporate Lawyer (Junior Level) to join our in-house legal team in the Netherlands on a temporary basis.

This role has been created to provide additional support on key legal and corporate governance projects through the end of the year. The successful candidate will provide legal advice across a broad range of commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters, while partnering closely with internal stakeholders to support the business in a compliant and risk-aware manner.

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  Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on day-to-day business matters

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  Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, and framework agreements

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  Support compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including corporate, commercial, and data protection requirements

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  Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks while proposing practical and commercially focused solutions

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  Support corporate governance activities, including board and shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, and legal entity management

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  Assist with company secretarial and corporate housekeeping matters across various jurisdictions

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  Cooperate with external legal advisors and manage relationships with external counsel when required

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  Monitor legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the business and advise on potential impacts

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  Support internal projects, transformations, acquisitions, integrations, and other cross-functional initiatives from a legal perspective

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  Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, templates, and knowledge-sharing practices

• Office-based or hybrid working arrangement in the Netherlands

• Fixed-term contract for approximately 4–5 months, running until the end of the year

• Law degree required; admission to practice is an advantage but not mandatory

• 4–6 years of professional experience in corporate and/or commercial law

• Experience gained in a reputable law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both

• Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, corporate law, and corporate governance matters

• Experience supporting board matters, legal entity management, and corporate housekeeping activities is highly desirable

• Proven contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills

• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Fluent English, both written and spoken

• Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working independently

• Strong attention to detail, integrity, and organizational skills

• Immediate availibility