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WAGENINGEN, Netherlands, NLfull timePosted July 2, 2026via europa.eu

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via EURES (European Labour Authority, europa.eu/eures)

24 June 2026 Legal Counsel Location: KeyGene headquarters in Wageningen, The Netherlands To support KeyGene's Intellectual Property & Legal Affairs department we are looking for a Legal Counsel. At KeyGene, legal is a true business partner. As Legal Counsel, you will play an important role in supporting commercial activities, research collaborations, and strategic partnerships by providing clear, practical, and business-oriented legal advice. The role As Legal Counsel, you will support KeyGene on a broad range of legal matters, with a strong focus on commercial contracts and business partnering. You will work closely with colleagues across R&D, commercial, finance, and management, helping them navigate legal risks and opportunities in a pragmatic way. This is a hands-on role for a legal professional who enjoys working in an innovative, international setting and who is able to translate complex legal issues into clear and workable solutions for KeyGene. Key responsibilities - Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including: - collaboration agreements, - service agreements, - supply agreements, - non-disclosure agreements, and - framework agreements; - Provide practical legal advice to internal stakeholders across R&D, business, finance, and management; - Support KeyGene in identifying and managing legal risks and commercial opportunities; - Help improve and maintain contract templates, legal processes, and internal guidelines; - Liaise effectively with external counsel where needed and ensure proper documentation and follow-up of legal matters. Key requirements - A completed law degree (LL.M., Master of Laws, or equivalent); - 3-5 years of experience as an in-house counsel and/or lawyer in an international environment; - Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts; - Excellent command of English and Dutch, both written and spoken; - Ability to translate complex ...

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