Introductie
Broad Horizon is a leading managed IT service provider in data, digital transformation, and cloud. The company is based in the Netherlands and Denmark and currently accelerates the expansion of its IT service. From the Head Office in Amsterdam, the Head of Legal function will provide legal support with regard to the buy-and-build-strategy and to the existing business of Broad Horizon.
Organisatie
Broad Horizon offers the entire range of Enterprise Cloud solutions. The company has extensive in-house expertise and operates under the brands True, Pink Elephant, Delegate, DMP, Cmotions, GAC, Broad Horizon Solutions, Projectum, and Underlined. Broad Horizon currently employees approximately 1000 professionals in offices based in Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Bunnik, Naarden, Den Bosch, Oirschot, Maastricht and Gent. The company is PE-backed by EMK Capital, has a strong track record of organic and acquisitive growth and even higher growth ambitions.
Functie
A sharp legal mind is needed to assist the business in commercial negotiations and find solutions to commercial problems, to assist in executing the growth-strategy and to structure the outside and in-house legal processes. The Head of Legal is a core member of the Broad Horizon Group Finance team and works across the scope of all Broad Horizon operating companies. She/he is responsible for advising and coordinating all legal, compliance affairs around the buy-and-build-strategy and the IT day-to-day business. The Head of Legal will coordinate the work of internal and external contributors (including local law firm partners), balancing the needs of a high-growth entrepreneurial company with the need to set robust solutions that reduce legal and compliance risk. She/he supports the wider international expansion. The Head of Legal reports to the CFO.
Functie-eisen
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience both as a lawyer at a reputable Dutch law firm and in-house experience within corporates;
• Particular expertise in the area of structuring Corporate Law, Commercial Law (contracting), Compliance (GDPR, KYC, Regulatory) and experience with legal risk management processes; Corporate Governance and M&A is a plus;
• Experience in engaging with and influencing senior leadership and have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner;
• Great analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems and excellent cross functional collaboration skills;
• Someone who exhibits sound business judgment, proven ability to influence others, and a track record of taking ownership, leading legal analysis, and influencing results;
• A high degree of organization and an ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Particular expertise in the area of structuring Corporate Law, Commercial Law (contracting), Compliance (GDPR, KYC, Regulatory) and experience with legal risk management processes; Corporate Governance and M&A is a plus;
• Experience in engaging with and influencing senior leadership and have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner;
• Great analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems and excellent cross functional collaboration skills;
• Someone who exhibits sound business judgment, proven ability to influence others, and a track record of taking ownership, leading legal analysis, and influencing results;
• A high degree of organization and an ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
Aanbod
• Key role with significant exposure to the board and the business within a dynamic company;
• Support the existing branches in the Netherlands, Denmark and enabling further growth;
• The opportunity to work alongside a talented group of people who are motivated by change and respect each other’s differences and seek to understand fresh perspectives.
• Support the existing branches in the Netherlands, Denmark and enabling further growth;
• The opportunity to work alongside a talented group of people who are motivated by change and respect each other’s differences and seek to understand fresh perspectives.
Inlichtingen
Interested? Do not hesitate to send us your resume at www.hddn.nl.
Sollicitatie
More information? Contact Robert Tol by phone: 06 25 25 89 21 / e-mail: rtol@hddn.nl.