Legal Director, Amsterdam

Overview

Prosus Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

At Prosus, we improve everyday life for billions across the globe through cutting‑edge technology. As a leading global consumer internet group and one of the world's largest technology investors, we nurture and support industry‑leading businesses that empower individuals and enrich communities.

Guided by our core values, Innovation, Results, People, Impact, and Entrepreneurship, we push boundaries, encourage collaboration, and create an environment where diversity and inclusion thrive. We value curiosity, ownership, and resilience. We hire people who take initiative, embrace change, and bring fresh perspectives to everything they do.

We are proud to lead the charge in AI innovation, making significant strides in this transformative field. With operations in over 100 countries, our extensive global portfolio includes over 90 companies. We drive progress in sectors such as online classifieds, food delivery, payments & fintech, and e‑commerce, consistently pushing the boundaries of technology. Our brands, like iFood, OLX, PayU, EMAG, and Takealot, are changing the way people live and work.

Role Summary

The Prosus Group Legal team supports the key group functions in corporate transactions, corporate housekeeping & investment support, commercial contracting (including AI team support), and reporting. We are looking for a legal business partner and experienced manager to lead our Dutch corporate secretarial team on corporate housekeeping & investment support, provide expert legal support and work closely with the Head of Group Legal on various legal and operational leadership matters. This new role is perfect for a pragmatic senior legal professional who can multi‑task and thrive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing and results‑driven environment. The role combines people management with driving operational excellence & efficiency, and ensuring high‑quality, business‑focused legal support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support the Amsterdam corporate secretarial team consisting of 2 senior paralegals who are taking care of corporate housekeeping, regulatory filings / license applications, governance and investment support matters for the group.
• Ensure statutory compliance of group entities (corporate housekeeping), good governance processes & up‑to‑date (automated) corporate documentation.
• Coordinate and support group regulatory filings, license applications & KYC processes.
• Provide expert legal support on banking and financing arrangements (including potential capital market transactions, credit facilities), and other agreements.
• Drive quarterly and semi‑annual board reporting processes (e.g. litigation reporting).
• Support the Head of Group Legal on a broad range of legal and managerial matters (e.g. driving process improvements, new systems and operational efficiency across the team, interim management, etc.).
• Work closely with other colleagues in the team, Tax, Finance and Treasury as well as outside counsel.

What You Bring

• Exceptional leadership & team management capabilities.
• Extensive experience in managing transactions and stakeholders, comfortable dealing with senior management / executives.
• Legal business partner with ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Legal tech & AI‑savvy and a drive for efficiency.
• Excellent legal drafting & communication skills in Dutch and English and the ability to translate technical legal matters into simple language.
• Open‑minded, flexible and willing to work on a broad range of legal and administrative matters.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work across diverse markets.
• Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Dutch law with minimum of 15 years PQE, gained as lawyer in a top tier law firm as well as in‑house in an international corporate environment.
• Proven track record in (debt) capital markets / regulatory / banking & finance matters and good knowledge of Dutch corporate law (book 2 Dutch Civil Code).
• Leadership experience in in‑house corporate environment or at a law firm, with at least 3 years of proven people management experience.
• Experience in, and a motivation / drive to explore, use, test, and lead legal tech and AI projects and streamlining of internal legal processes.

What We Offer

• Global Impact: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of global commerce.
• Growth Opportunities: Expand your expertise through diverse global challenges and unique opportunities.
• Innovative Culture: Join a forward‑thinking team that values strategic insights and fosters continuous innovation.
• Creative Environment: Engage in work that encourages creativity and constant improvement.
• Collaborative Atmosphere: Benefit from autonomy and self‑management in a supportive and positive workspace.
• Hybrid Work: Experience the satisfaction of our flexible model tailored to balance work and life.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary package that reflects your skills and contributions.

More About Prosus & Our Culture

At Prosus, we’re building businesses that empower communities on a global scale. Guided by our core values, Innovation, Results, People, Impact, and Entrepreneurship, we push boundaries, encourage collaboration, and create an environment where diversity and inclusion thrive. We improve the everyday lives of 2 billion people through the best talent: 30,000 across our owned companies and 200,000 across our group. Our brands, like iFood, OLX, PayU, Stack Overflow, and Tencent, are changing the way people live and work.

Looking ahead, we believe AI has the power to transform lives, solve real‑world challenges, and unlock opportunities on an unparalleled scale. That’s why our mission is clear: to build an AI‑first world that benefits billions. We value curiosity, ownership, and resilience. We hire people who take initiative, embrace change, and bring fresh perspectives to everything they do.

For a deeper look at our journey and future plans, explore our latest Annual Report. Stay up to date with our latest news to see what makes Prosus stand out. Learn more at www.prosus.com.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

We respect the dignity and human rights of individuals and communities wherever we operate in the world. Building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and can thrive is critical for us. We provide access to education, which helps everyone understand the important role they play and the positive impact they can have.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet