In-house Legal Counsel: Labor And Employment Law

Are you ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-growth environment?

OTC Flow, a leading international trading and brokerage firm headquartered in Amsterdam, is seeking a dynamic legal professional to drive our labor and employment function forward.

At OTC Flow, our global ambitions call for a professional who thrives in a high-energy, entrepreneurial setting. Your strategic vision and hands-on expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping our workforce and driving success in the highly competitive global markets we operate in.

We seek proactive and resilient professionals who take initiative and ownership of their work. Our international culture is driven by collaboration and a focus on achieving results. If you’re excited about working in a finance-centered environment with a strong commitment to environmental markets, think strategically, act confidently, and perform well in a fast-moving and evolving business landscape—we’d love to have you on our team!

About Us
OTC Flow is a leading broker specializing in trading across Global and local renewable energy markets. We provide liquidity in virtually all financial-environmental instruments. With a deep understanding of the market, extensive experience, and a relentless drive to secure the best deals, we deliver innovative solutions to meet our clients’ financial-environmental obligations and ambitions.

About the Role
As our in-house legal counsel, specializing in Labor and Employment Law, you will be the driving force behind strategic and practical legal solutions on employment matters. Collaborating closely with HR and leadership, you will play a vital role in supporting our rapidly growing workforce while ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal counsel on employment contracts, policies, worker classification, executive compensation, benefits, and wage-and-hour matters, ensuring compliance with Dutch and EU labor regulations.

• Policy Development: Partner with HR and stakeholders to develop and implement HR policies that align with Dutch and EU labor laws, fostering a legally compliant and adaptable workplace.

• Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate employment law risks, including trade secrets, restrictive covenants, and workplace disputes, minimizing potential exposures.

• Employee Relations: Advise management on issues like recruitment, retention, conflict resolution, and termination, ensuring fair and legally sound practices.

• Dispute Resolution: Lead efforts to resolve grievances and disciplinary actions in compliance with labor laws, representing the company in court proceedings when necessary.

• Regulatory Updates: Stay abreast of changes in Dutch and EU employment legislation, advising on necessary adjustments to policies and practices.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Master of Laws (LLM) degree from a recognized university.

• Bar Admission: Licensed to practice law in the Netherlands.

• Professional Experience: At least 5 years of experience in labor and employment law, ideally within financial services, commodities, or trading sectors.

• Legal Expertise: Deep knowledge of Dutch and EU employment laws; familiarity with environmental markets is a plus.

• Skills: Strong analytical, advisory, and communication skills, with proven experience managing diverse employment law issues.

• Languages: Fluency in both Dutch and English.

What we offer

• Part-Time employment: We offer a 24–32 hours per week contract;
• Holidays: Enjoy 15–20 vacation days annually (based on your part-time schedule);
• Competitive compensation: Receive an attractive remuneration package, including performance-based bonuses;
• Support for growth and innovation: Thrive in an innovation-driven workplace in the heart of Amsterdam, where we actively invest in and support employee ideas, turning them into real opportunities;
• Covered commute costs: Benefit from covered commute expenses, including public transport reimbursements, a Swap-bicycle plan, mileage allowance, or free parking;
• Daily Perks:
  • Healthy team lunches prepared by our in-house chef.
  • A well-stocked fridge and cabinets full of snacks and drinks available throughout the day;
• Exciting team activities: Participate in monthly (sports)-events, (inter)-national company trips, and various social activities with your department and the wider Dutch team;
• Recognition and rewards: We celebrate milestones with company awards, anniversary celebrations, and generous referral bonuses for bringing talented colleagues on board;
• Vibrant work environment: Join a highly driven, young, and international team that values collaboration and energy;
• Purpose-driven impact: Be part of a team making a real difference in the environmental sector through projects that create positive, sustainable change.

What's next

If we have just described your profile, don't miss out on this opportunity.

The recruitment process is as follows:

1. Submit your application with your CV; a motivation letter is a plus.
2. We will get to know you better through a pre-screening call with our recruitment officer.
3. We will invite you to 1-2 interviews.

Please note that sometimes there are slight changes to this process.

We believe in the strength of our diverse team and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can grow – together as a company, in teams, and as individuals. That's why we carefully consider all job applicants, fostering a culture that embraces everyone.