About the role

At DataSnipper, we’re transforming the way financial professionals work — and we’re looking for a sharp, curious Junior Legal Counsel to help us do it right. You’ll be at the heart of our legal operations, drafting and negotiating cross-border contracts, shaping our approach to privacy and data protection, and keeping our legal house in order as we scale globally. From GDPR puzzles to software licensing twists, you’ll tackle a variety of legal challenges with a collaborative mindset and a solutions-first attitude. If you're ready to grow in a fast-moving, tech-driven environment where legal and innovation go hand in hand, we’d love to meet you.

About DataSnipper

DataSnipper, is the driving force behind an intelligent automation platform that’s transforming the world of audit and finance. Founded in 2017, DataSnipper has skyrocketed and has now officially become a unicorn company with a valuation of $1 billion following a successful funding round by Index Ventures.

The recent acquisition of AI-native UpLink, a cloud-based secure document request portal, and the launch of DocuMine, a new AI-powered document validator, dramatically expand DataSnipper’s goal to build a comprehensive AI-powered audit ecosystem with global impact.

With over 500.000 users in 125+ countries and offices in Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam and New York, DataSnipper is shaking things up. And we’re not stopping there!

What You Will Do

• Support the review, drafting and negotiation of Software License Agreements, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and vendor contracts across jurisdictions.

• Assist with privacy compliance efforts, particularly around GDPR and global data protection requirements.

• Provide timely, practical legal advice on a broad range of topics, including IT, commercial law, compliance, and corporate governance.

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, ensuring templates, clause libraries, and contract records are accurate and up to date.

• Collaborate with our Legal Counsel on legal projects and support ad-hoc matters as needed.

What You Bring

• 2–4 years of relevant legal experience, either in a law firm or in-house, preferably in a SaaS or high-growth tech environment.

• Experience with negotiating commercial agreements, including customer MSAs, DPAs, and an eagerness to develop further in this area.

• In-dept knowledge of data protection, particularly GDPR, with the ability to apply it in a global context.

• Experience supporting cross-border operations and working with international stakeholders.

• A pragmatic, business-minded approach to legal work, able to balance risk and speed without compromising on compliance.

• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management, with the ability to translate legal into clear, actionable guidance.

• Native Dutch speaker with full professional proficiency in English.

What we offer

• Being part of one of the fastest-growing scale-ups in the Netherlands

• Make an impact by disrupting the finance industry with us

• 28 vacation days on a full-time basis

• Excellent salary

• Pension plan

• Stock participation plan

• Hybrid mode of work (at least 3 days onsite in our Amsterdam office)

• A flexible and growing organization with lots of opportunities to learn and develop

• International working environment, with a team of friendly and driven colleagues

• Office in Amsterdam Noord with fresh, delicious lunch prepared daily by our chef

• Access to OpenUp, the mental health and wellness platform

• Multiple social activities for team building 🤩

If this sounds interesting to you, please apply. 🚀 We can’t wait to meet you!