Legal Counsel

Smappee (Smart Appliance for Energy Efficiency) helps businesses and individuals take control of their energy consumption. Through innovative energy management and EV charging solutions, we make energy efficiency accessible, helping reduce costs and contributing to a more sustainable future.

What does it mean to work at Smappee?

At Smappee, we take ownership, collaborate openly, and communicate transparently. We stand behind our commitments and aren’t afraid to experiment, challenge ideas, and grow through change.

Position

As Legal Counsel, you are a trusted advisor to the business and play a key role in supporting Smappee's international growth. You provide pragmatic legal guidance across a broad range of topics, helping teams make informed decisions while managing legal and compliance risks. Working closely with colleagues across Sales, Procurement, Finance, HR, Product Management and Operations, you ensure legal considerations support rather than slow down the business.

Responsibilties

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements with customers, suppliers and partners.
• Provide legal support during commercial negotiations and develop practical contract templates.
• Support corporate matters, including corporate housekeeping and international expansion projects.
• Monitor relevant legislation and help develop and implement internal policies and compliance initiatives.
• Advise the business on GDPR and privacy matters, including contracts, documentation and data protection questions.
• Manage and protect Smappee's intellectual property portfolio in collaboration with external IP specialists.
• Coordinate the group's insurance program and support insurance claims and risk management activities.
• Manage legal disputes and claims, coordinating external legal advisors where needed.

Requirements

• You have a Master's degree in Law.
• You have at least 3 years of experience as an in-house legal counsel or attorney.
• You posses strong knowledge of commercial contracts and corporate law.
• Experience with GDPR and privacy legislation is a strong asset.
• Experience in an international and fast-growing business environment is a plus.
• You communicate clearly and build strong relationships across the business.
• You combine a pragmatic mindset with strong business insight and enjoy finding practical solutions.
• You communicate fluently in Dutch and English.

Benefits

At Smappee we believe in a modern and dynamic work environment where you can be yourself and truly inspire people to contribute to a better planet. What can you expect exactly?

• An inspiring office environment at cleantech hub Snowball: a place where companies with a heart for sustainable innovation can get inspired and grow. 
• Personal growth with multiple career and personal development opportunities in an organization that is constantly evolving. 
• A chance to participate in team activities, companywide events and monthly drinks with your colleagues at the HQ. 
• Remuneration according to experience, completed with extra-legal benefits such as an electric company car and charging card or mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, health insurance, group insurance and holidays supplemented with ADV days. 
• A flex benefits plan with optional benefits such as bicylce leasing, multimedia, home office supplies, additional holidays, refund of individual pension savings and warrants. 
• A job where you can truly contribute to a better planet.