The posting
Are you a pragmatic, business-minded lawyer eager to shape the legal foundation of a rapidly growing AI and energy technology company, ensuring compliance and enabling strategic deals?
Relevant experiences
- A master's degree in law; admission to the bar is a plus.
- Solid experience in commercial contracting, gained in-house at a technology or industrial company or at a law firm.
- Strong knowledge of contract law and corporate law in an international context.
- Experience with data protection and IP matters.
- A pragmatic, business-oriented approach and strong negotiation skills.
- Fluent English
Nice to have
- Dutch is a strong advantage.
- Experience with public procurement and utility tenders.
- Familiarity with SaaS, hardware and AI-related contracts.
- Exposure to M&A, investment or partnership transactions.Knowledge of NIS2, the EU AI Act or energy sector regulation.
- Experience managing external counsel and legal budgets.
What you will do
Drive legal strategy, manage contracts, and ensure regulatory adherence.
You are a pragmatic, business-minded lawyer, helping the team close good deals quickly while protecting the company. Your responsibilities will include:
Contract management
Draft, review, and negotiate customer, supplier, distributor, and partnership agreements.
Strategic advisory
Advise management and the board on corporate governance, shareholder, and strategic transactions.
Compliance ownership
Own data protection, cybersecurity, and AI compliance topics with product and IT.
Intellectual property
Protect and manage intellectual property, licensing, and confidentiality.
Dispute handling
Handle contract disputes, claims, and terminations; coordinate external counsel.
Process development
Build contract templates, playbooks, and approval processes for commercial teams.
What success looks like
Achieving legal excellence and strategic impact
As Head of Legal, your success will be defined by your ability to protect the business, enable strategic deals, and ensure Nexus Grid remains fully compliant as we grow and innovate in the AI and energy tech space.
Contract efficiency
Contracts closed faster with clear terms and well-understood risks.
Regulatory compliance
Company stays compliant with GDPR, NIS2, and the EU AI Act.
Dispute resolution
Disputes and terminations handled efficiently with limited business impact.
Empowered commercial team
Commercial team confident with standard templates and clear guidance.



