Junior Legal Counsel

Overview

Radancy is the global leader in talent acquisition software, helping employers attract and hire the right talent through AI-powered recruiting technology, data-driven insights, and world-class candidate experiences. Our platform enables organizations to streamline hiring, strengthen employer branding, and drive measurable recruitment outcomes at scale.

About the Role

We are looking for a Junior Legal Counsel (Europe) to support our growing commercial and product legal activities across Europe, with an initial focus on the Netherlands and the UK. You will report directly to the Head of Legal – Europe and be part of a broader global legal team primarily based in the United States, working in close collaboration on cross-border legal matters.

You will take ownership of day-to-day commercial legal matters for the Netherlands and UK business, working closely with sales and customer teams.

This is a hands-on role for a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys working closely with business teams. You will focus primarily on SaaS contracting, data protection, and legal support, while gradually expanding your scope to include additional European jurisdictions (such as France, Germany, and Austria) as well as U.S. legal work with support from the broader global legal team.

This role offers strong development opportunities, including exposure to AI-related topics, global contracting structures, and cross-border legal work.

What does a great Junior Legal Counsel do? 

Commercial Contracting

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, with a strong focus on:
  • SaaS agreements (MSAs, Order Forms, T&Cs)
  • DPAs and data-related provisions
  • NDAs, vendor agreements, and partnership contracts
• Support the business in customer negotiations, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives

• Help standardize and improve contracting processes, templates, and playbooks

  Data Protection & Technology Law

• Advise on GDPR and data protection matters, including:
  • Data processing agreements
  • Customer and vendor data flows
  • Privacy-related contractual commitments

• Support product and business teams on technology and AI-related legal questions (with guidance from senior team members)

  Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted legal partner to sales, customer success, and operational teams
• Provide pragmatic, business-oriented advice on day-to-day legal matters

• Translate legal concepts into clear and actionable guidance

  International & Cross-Team Support

• Support legal matters across Europe, particularly in the Netherlands and the UK, and over time:
  • Assist with other European territories (especially France, Germany, Austria)
  • Assist with U.S. legal topics (with support of the rest of the global legal team)
  • Contribute to global legal projects and initiatives
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., Sales, Product, Security, Compliance)
  

Qualifications 

• 2–4 years of relevant legal experience (law firm or in-house)
• Master’s degree in Law (Europe) required
  • Dutch law qualification strongly preferred
• Additional LL.M. (Business Law, International Law, IT law) is a plus, particularly from UK or US institutions

• Fluent in Dutch and English (both written and spoken) 

  • French and/or German is a plus

  Experience & Expertise

• SaaS contracting experience
• GDPR experience required
• Familiarity with relevant European regulatory frameworks, including GDPR, EU AI Act, Data Act, DORA, and related legislation
• Familiarity with guidance from European data protection authorities, in particular the Dutch AP and the UK ICO
• Experience working in an international business environment
• Exposure to technology, AI, and digital products

• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: 

  • Commercial / contract law
  • Data protection / privacy law
  • Technology law
  • International business law

  What We’re Looking For

• A practical and solution-oriented lawyer who understands business realities
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working in an international and cross-functional setting

A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and grow into broader legal topics

Company Values: At Radancy, we are dedicated to the core values that guide our work and culture:

• Innovative Spirit Innovation leads the way. We have a rich history of developing and delivering what’s new and next while valuing every voice on our team. Together, we’re shaping the future and leading the industry forward.
• Rewarding Impact Work that matters. We strengthen organizations with transformative software that connects people around the world to meaningful careers. This work makes a difference in people’s lives and inspires our team to advance technology with purpose.
• Performance Driven Success drives results. We use data and insights to inform strategy and maximize performance for our customers, all backed by our global teams committed to exceeding expectations with unmatched expertise and support.

• Supportive Teams Collaboration is our backbone. We foster an environment that inspires our team members to deliver industry-defining technology. We empower our teams to learn from each other, grow their skills and create positive change in their work and communities.

Radancy is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively work to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please reach out to us at recruiting@radancy.com , and we will work with you to meet your needs.