Head of Legal

The Legal Manager is responsible for leading all legal affairs, regulatory compliance, and governance matters across GSM – Xanh SM’s operations in the Netherlands. This role serves as a strategic legal partner to regional leadership, ensuring legal soundness, risk mitigation, and sustainable business growth in a highly regulated mobility environment.Legal Strategy & AdvisoryProvide strategic legal advice and consultation to the Board of Management and senior leadership on all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters related to Netherlands operations.Anticipate legal risks and proactively propose solutions to support business expansion, market entry, and operational scaling.Regulatory Compliance & GovernanceInterpret, draft, review, and evaluate Netherlands regulations, laws, policies, internal rules, and governance documents applicable to GSM’s business.Ensure full compliance with Netherlands regulatory frameworks, including but not limited to transportation, mobility services, labor law, data protection (GDPR), competition law, ESG, and consumer protection.Design, maintain, and monitor legal compliance checklists for each US market.Contract & Legal Documentation ManagementOversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of commercial contracts, partnerships, vendor agreements, and operational legal documents.Ensure all contracts align with company strategy, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.Legal Operations & Internal Capability BuildingLead and develop the Netherlands Legal team, setting clear standards, workflows, and performance expectations.Update legal documents and conduct legal training / awareness programs for employees to enhance legal compliance and risk awareness across the organization.Act as the central point of contact with external law firms, regulators, and authorities in Netherlands markets.Risk Management & Market MonitoringContinuously monitor regulatory changes and legal developments in Netherlands markets that may impact GSM’s operations.Assess legal risks related to new business models, products, or market expansion and provide mitigation strategies.RequirementsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law10+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership roleStrong experience in Netherlands regulatory environments, preferably within mobility, transportation, ride-hailing, logistics, energy, or tech-enabled service industries.Solid expertise in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and risk management.Proven ability to operate at Board and executive level, with strong business acumen and strategic mindset.