IT Legal Counsel

Hours: Full-time
Location: Utrecht / Hybride
Level of Experience: Senior

Teaser

Are you a legal professional with a passion for technology and innovation? Capgemini Netherlands is looking for a mid-level to senior IT Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you’ll be deeply involved in commercial projects from the start, advising on IT contracts, licensing, and regulatory matters. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams and help shape the legal foundation of our business operations.

Your job in a paragraph

As an experienced IT Legal Counsel at Capgemini Netherlands, you are a key legal advisor embedded in the heart of the business while reporting into the legal team under the supervision and management of the Deputy General Counsel. You’ll be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts, particularly in the IT and technology domain. You’ll provide strategic legal advice on tenders, licensing, and regulatory compliance, translating legal risks into actionable business insights. Your role goes beyond traditional legal support—you’ll be involved in commercial decision-making, innovation initiatives (including AI), and cross-functional collaboration. With your business-oriented mindset and legal expertise, you’ll help drive Capgemini’s success in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.

Why this role is a match for you

•    You have 4–7 years of experience as an attorney or in-house legal counsel, 
•    You have experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with precision and strategic insight, in a solution-oriented approach.
•    You’re well-versed in IT licensing and services agreements and understand the nuances of technology-driven legal frameworks.
•    You bring a strong understanding of regulatory compliance within the IT and Telco sectors.
•    You’re confident providing legal support during tender procedures, ensuring both commercial and legal interests are protected.
•    You excel at translating complex legal risks into clear, actionable business strategies.
•    You’re passionate about innovation and eager to contribute to initiatives involving emerging technologies, including AI.
•    You are fluent in both Dutch and English and want to work in an international environment.

Your home base at Capgemini

With over 300,000 employees in more than 40 countries, Capgemini is one of the world’s leading providers of consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. We co-create and deliver business and technology solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.
We believe our success is driven by our people and their expertise.

Benefits

•    A substantive and challenging legal role with direct business impact
•    Opportunities for professional growth and development
•    Strong focus on innovation, including AI and emerging technologies
•    Flexibility in working arrangements and an informal, collaborative atmosphere
•    A diverse and inclusive work environment

Get the future you want

That’s our promise to you. From day one, you’ll benefit from structured onboarding, clear growth paths, and the freedom to shape your own career. You’ll be supported by trust, collaboration, and a culture of innovation. At Capgemini, we value sustainability, diversity, and inclusion—and we keep our eyes firmly on the future.
If the role speaks to you and you meet the foregoing criteria, we’d love to hear from you.