Legal Counsel, Digital

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Transactions: Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of agreements including SaaS, hardware purchases, AI procurement and professional services, as well as joint development agreements and collaboration ventures with partners.

• Strategic Advisory: Act as a key member of commercial teams to provide high-quality legal services for multi-jurisdictional transactions, litigation resolution, and regulatory compliance.

• Legal Infrastructure: Develop and enhance global templates (e.g., T&Cs, SaaS, SLAs, AI terms, API licenses, System Integrator offerings, and E-commerce terms) and create guidance tools for challenges like liability limitations and data use rights.

• Digital Intelligence: Monitor legislative developments in the digital space and manage relationships with specialized outside counsel for specific projects and litigation.

• Governance & Training: Upskill legal and business teams with tailored training programs on digital topics, as well as partnering with our Compliance team for specific sessions on our code of conduct and values overall.

• Work Arrangement: This is a professional role based in Oegstgeest with a requirement for occasional international travel (approximately 10%).

   

• Legal Expertise: A qualified EU lawyer with a Bachelor (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) and 5+ years of post-bar experience as a member of at least one bar association.

• Digital Specialization: Deep experience in drafting and negotiating SaaS, AI terms and hardware licensing agreements, ideally within the technology industry.

• Technical Literacy: Strong understanding of issues related to cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), intellectual property, and data privacy/security, paired with an intellectual curiosity for product architecture.

• Solution-Oriented Problem Solving: A creative thinker who can resolve complex legal issues in innovative, practical ways while managing multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

• Strategic Communication: Excellent ability to articulate nuanced legal concepts clearly to engineering teams and senior executives, ensuring legal principles are understood by non-lawyers.

What We Offer
Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Health & Financial Benefits:
  • We offer a benefit for the supplemental package of mandatory health insurance.
  • Access to Lyra, our confidential Employee Assistance Program, for personal and professional support.
  • We provide a free health check every 4 years, and free fruit on-site.
  • Mandatory participation to the Avery Dennison Pension Fund, employer pays ⅔ of the premium. 
  • Holiday allowance and a year-end allowance.
• Time Off & Flexibility:
  • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, increasing to 26 days after 4 years (pro-rated).
  • Extra Days: 13 additional days per year (+4% ATV allowance, pro-rated) and a bridge day off. Benefit from birth/parental leave in accordance with Dutch labor law, with fully paid partner leave. We also offer flexible working hours and hybrid work options for most positions.
• Commuting & On-site Perks: Take advantage of free and enclosed parking in a well-located building, or opt for a commuting allowance/100% reimbursement for public transport.
• Professional Development: Invest in your growth with a €500 annual individual training budget, access to lots of internal training/mentoring programs and a budget for hardware when working from home. 

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in FMCG, Apparel, Automotive and Pharma industry. Our European Headquarters in the Netherlands, founded in 1955 and since 2014 located in the Leiden Bioscience Park, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports all Avery Dennison businesses and employs approximately 500 talented individuals. The location serves as the central hub for European Leadership and other functions that support the wider European manufacturing and distribution network. The location features a state-of-the-art Research and Development Center.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at [email protected]. Follow it immediately with the following EMEA-specific text regarding ERGs and DE&I: In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.