Legal Counsel

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 Legal Counsel to join our in‑house legal team at CSG. This role will support the company’s operations by providing legal advice across a wide range of commercial, regulatory, and corporate matters, while partnering closely with internal stakeholders to enable business growth in a compliant and risk‑aware manner.

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

·       Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial contracts (e.g. customer agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, framework agreements)

·       Support compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including corporate, commercial, and data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR, where applicable)

·       Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks, proposing practical and business‑oriented solutions

·       Support corporate governance matters, including internal policies, procedures, and documentation

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

·       Monitor legislative changes relevant to the company’s activities and advise on their impact

·       Support internal projects, transformations, and cross‑functional initiatives from a legal perspective

·       Contribute to ongoing improvement of legal processes, templates, and knowledge sharing within CSG

·       The work is office based.

·       Fixed- term contract 3-6 months with possibility of extention.

·       The dress code is smart, but business-casual is acceptable in the office.

·       The working environment can be stressful, as much of the work is aimed at meeting tight delivery deadlines, although you will be supported by the team.

·       Law degree required; full legal qualification/admission to practice is an advantage but not mandatory

·       Minimum 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in a legal, corporate governance, or company secretarial role, preferably in an in-house environment or a reputable law firm

·       Strong knowledge of commercial, contract, and corporate law, including corporate governance and company secretarial matters

·       Demonstrated experience supporting board matters, corporate housekeeping, director/shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, and legal entity governance

·       Proven experience in contract drafting and review; negotiation experience is an advantage

·       Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives

·       Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

·       Fluent English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage

·       High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to work independently in a dynamic environment