Legal Counsel, Digital - Remote

Overview

The Legal Counsel Digital provides critical advice and counsel on digitalization, software, and technology matters across Avery Dennison. This role is central to our customer-facing digital solutions and the ongoing digitization of our operations, and those of our clients. You will support the IT and Technology functions by managing software and service contracts, while steering strategy for data privacy, data use rights, AI and cybersecurity. As a key partner to our global business, you will handle a wide range of legal matters—from day-to-day queries to complex international projects—reporting directly to the Senior Legal Counsel, EMENA and Global Digital.

In Short

• Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of agreements including SaaS, hardware purchases, AI procurement, and professional services.
• Act as a key member of commercial teams to provide high-quality legal services for multi-jurisdictional transactions.
• Develop and enhance global templates and create guidance tools for challenges like liability limitations and data use rights.
• Monitor legislative developments in the digital space and manage relationships with specialized outside counsel.
• Upskill legal and business teams with tailored training programs on digital topics.
• This is a professional role based in Oegstgeest with a requirement for occasional international travel (approximately 10%).

Requirements

• A qualified EU lawyer with a Bachelor (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) and 5+ years of post-bar experience.
• Deep experience in drafting and negotiating SaaS, AI terms, and hardware licensing agreements.
• Strong understanding of issues related to cloud computing, IoT, intellectual property, and data privacy/security.
• A creative thinker who can resolve complex legal issues in innovative ways.
• Excellent ability to articulate nuanced legal concepts clearly to engineering teams and senior executives.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Engagement in complex international projects.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams.