Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial

LIPTON Teas and Infusions is the world's largest tea business with a remarkable portfolio of over 30 world-class brands, including iconic names like Lipton, PG Tips, TAZO, Brooke Bond, and B-Corp certified Pukka and T2. Based in the Netherlands and operating in more than 100 countries, we pioneer innovative, premium and sustainable teas and infusions to delight our consumers daily. Our commitment is to drive the entire tea industry upwards and create value for all and the planet, from farmers to consumers, retailers, team members, partners, and shareholders. We take a long-term approach, investing in innovative and sustainable practices that deliver responsible growth, with a keen focus on meeting the needs of our customers and consumers, protecting the environment, and making a positive impact on people's lives.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join Lipton Teas & Infusions at our global headquarters in Amsterdam. This is a senior, hands-on role within a lean legal team, offering broad exposure across a global, fast-moving business.

You will act as a trusted legal partner to senior stakeholders, supporting commercial, corporate and compliance matters while helping the business manage risk and operate effectively in a complex international environment.

What you will do

• Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice to senior leaders and cross-functional teams


• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial, procurement and R&D or innovation agreements


• Support corporate governance, compliance and sustainability initiatives across the organisation


• Identify, assess and manage legal risks and support the resolution of disputes where required

Who this suits

• A commercially minded legal professional who enjoys working close to the business in a fast-paced, international environment


• Someone who is comfortable operating with a high level of autonomy in a lean team


• A pragmatic problem solver who can balance legal risk with business priorities


• An effective communicator who can build strong relationships across functions and levels

What you bring

• Qualified lawyer under Dutch law


• 5 to 8 years of experience in contract and corporate law


• Strong experience operating in a complex and regulated environment


• Experience supporting international organisations in a commercial context


• Fluency in English and Dutch


• Experience gained in both private practice and in-house settings is advantageous


• Experience within FMCG or a similarly dynamic sector is a plus

How to proceed

If you enjoy working at the heart of a global business, partnering closely with senior stakeholders and shaping how legal supports commercial growth, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact.

You will play a key role in ensuring the organisation can move quickly and confidently, balancing risk with opportunity in a complex, international environment. If this is the kind of challenge that excites you, we would love to hear from you.