Legal Counsel in Breda, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (# 2286)

Job Description

Discover the new Ritchie Bros.

When you join Ritchie Bros., you will be part of a diverse, global team that is focused on delivering great customer experiences. Our culture is centered around people and guided by our core values of Integrity, Unity and Vision. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to join our growing team.

To complement our legal team, we are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our team in Breda (NL).

We have an opportunity for a Legal Counsel to provide legal support across all aspects of our action business for the EMEA region, based out of our Breda office. The Legal Counsel assists in protecting RBGlobal legal interest and maintaining its operations with the scope of the established by law

To excel in this role, you have a strong background in commercial law, corporate law, intellectual property, and compliance, with the ability to navigate complex international transactions.  You provide hands-on counsel to all level of executive staff and assist with the operation of the legal department. The Legal Counsel is responsible for identifying and analyzing legal issues, drafting key documents, presenting clear recommendations to senior management and assuring legal compliance.

Day-to-day tasks include:

• Advise on legal aspects of the auction process, including consignment agreements, buyer and seller contracts, and terms of sale. Provide pragmatic and business oriented legal advice to the international business of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, IronPlanet, Mascus, SynetiQ, Ritchie Bros. Logistics and more. 
• Manage intellectual property matters, including copyright and trademark issues and marketing materials.
• Provide counsel on regulatory compliance, including anti-money laundering regulations and data privacy laws. 
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts and agreements. 
• Resolving disputes, managing litigation, and negotiating acceptable settlements. 
• Assisting in managing the corporate records of subsidiaries.
• Stay current with relevant laws and regulations affecting the industry.
• Collaborate with external counsel on litigation matters and dispute resolution.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Here is what you bring

• Master law degree with minimum 4 years’ experience in a commercial environment
• Pragmatic solution orientated multitasker who takes ownership, self-starter and committed team player with a can-do mentality who can manage multiple priorities.
• Strong commercial contracting and negotiation skills, drafting skills and its application in a commercial, B2B environment.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and decision-making skills and ability to translate legal concepts and requirements into actionable guidance for business and support teams.
• Confidentiality in all matters as well as discretion and sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

What We Offer

We are a dynamic and international, multi-cultural, stock listed company with an ambitious growth strategy. Our success is built on the drive and dedication of our people. As we grow around the globe, there will be many opportunities to advance your career – we have proven this throughout our 60+ years in business. And, we will take care of you along the way. Here is how:

• Pension Plan with company match
• Appealing Employee share purchase plan 
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Gym sponsorship

 This position is for 24 hours / 3 days per week, preferably a minimum of two days in the Dutch offices.

Who are we?

Ritchie Bros. has grown from a small-town auctioneer to a global asset management and disposition company. We help our customers buy and sell a wide range of used and unused equipment for construction, mining, transportation, agriculture, oil & gas, lifting & material handling, forestry & other industries.