Legal Counsel

We’re on a mission to become the go-to destination for students across Europe to find a trusted home away from home. We make every move simple and seamless, so students can focus on what really matters: studying, exploring, and growing in their new city.

With HousingAnywhere, Kamernet, and Studapart under our roof, we’re proud to be Europe’s largest mid-term rental platform. And we’re just getting started.

Our international teams are driven by a shared purpose: to empower students to embrace change, unlock their potential, and shape a world without borders.

You’ll find us in Rotterdam, Paris, and Cergy, working across cultures and time zones, always guided by our four core values:

• Ownership
• We are Enablers
• We are Changemakers
• We are Connectors

To further strengthen our legal capabilities, we are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join our team in Rotterdam.

Your role

As the Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting the company’s strategic growth while ensuring that our operations remain legally sound, compliant, and aligned with our mission: Rent Easy, Live Free. You will advise senior leadership, act as a trusted business partner across the organisation, and help shape our legal and compliance framework as we continue to scale internationally.

Your responsibilities include:

• Providing clear, pragmatic legal advice to the executive team and key stakeholders on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and risk-related matters.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including strategic partnerships, SaaS and technology contracts, vendor agreements, data-related agreements, and cross-border transactions.
• Supporting the Finance team on corporate governance and corporate housekeeping across multiple jurisdictions, including board, supervisory board and shareholder matters.
• Managing contract lifecycle processes and contributing to ongoing optimisation of workflows and templates.
• Overseeing disputes, conflicts, and employment-related matters in cooperation with our People team.
• Supporting the Group Compliance function and the Data Protection Officer, including assistance with internal policy frameworks, compliance training, risk assessments, reporting processes, GDPR alignment, and general advisory on data protection matters.
• Selecting, instructing, and managing external counsel when specialised expertise is required.
• Monitoring relevant legal and regulatory developments and translating these into practical guidance for the business.

Your team

As Legal Counsel, you will be part of the Finance team, working closely with our Director of Finance and collaborating across the organisation. You will partner with teams such as Product, Operations, Commercial, and People, ensuring that legal and compliance considerations are embedded in key initiatives and day-to-day decision-making.

Your profile

• LL.M. Degree, preferably from a Dutch University.
• Qualified lawyer in Europe, Dutch bar qualification is strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years’ legal experience at a law firm or in-house. Exposure within a tech marketplace, platform, or international scale-up environment is considered a strong plus.
• Broad knowledge of corporate and commercial law, with a proven track record in drafting and negotiating agreements.
• Business-oriented legal thinker, able to translate regulatory and contractual requirements into pragmatic, outcome-driven solutions.
• Demonstrated capability to enable rather than block, acting as a partner to the business by identifying risks early, proposing alternatives, and supporting sustainable growth.
• Skilled in balancing legal accuracy with business pragmatism, and capable of working independently with senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across legal, product, commercial, and leadership teams.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Dutch preferred.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary range of €63,400 - €76,100 gross per year (based on 40 hours, including Holiday Allowance).
• Unlimited paid holidays, minimum-based, not maximum!
• Position based in our Rotterdam office with a hybrid working policy (2 office days).
• Flexibility to work remotely in another country than the Netherlands for up to 2 months per year!
• 1,000 EUR per year personal development budget.
• Complete coverage for commuting.
• Personal equipment, including a laptop and ergonomic setup.
• Gym membership discount with GoVital or OneFit.
• Dutch/English classes budget.
• Variable pension scheme.
• Diverse international community (46+ nationalities).
• Pet-friendly office in Rotterdam city centre.
• Team-building events and after-work drinks every Friday.