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Legal Counsel 24 June 2026 Scroll down
Legal Counsel Location:
KeyGene headquarters in Wageningen, The Netherlands To support KeyGene's Intellectual Property & Legal Affairs department we are looking for a Legal Counsel. At KeyGene, legal is a true business partner. As Legal Counsel, you will play an important role in supporting commercial activities, research collaborations, and strategic partnerships by providing clear, practical, and business-oriented legal advice. The role As Legal Counsel, you will support KeyGene on a broad range of legal matters, with a strong focus on commercial contracts and business partnering. You will work closely with colleagues across R D, commercial, finance, and management, helping them navigate legal risks and opportunities in a pragmatic way. This is a hands-on role for a legal professional who enjoys working in an innovative, international setting and who is able to translate complex legal issues into clear and workable solutions for KeyGene. Key responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including:
collaboration agreements,
service agreements,
supply agreements,
non-disclosure agreements, and
framework agreements;
Provide practical legal advice to internal stakeholders across R D, business, finance, and management;
Support KeyGene in identifying and managing legal risks and commercial opportunities;
Help improve and maintain contract templates, legal processes, and internal guidelines;
Liaise effectively with external counsel where needed and ensure proper documentation and follow-up of legal matters.
Key requirements
A completed law degree (LL.M., Master of Laws, or equivalent);
3-5 years of experience as an in-house counsel and/or lawyer in an international environment;
Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts;
Excellent command of English and Dutch, both written and spoken;
Ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice;
Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently;
Strong negotiation skills and a pragmatic, commercially minded approach;
Experience working with and advising a broad range of stakeholders, including R D, commercial teams, finance, and management.
KeyGene offer
A challenging legal role in an innovative and international biotechnology environment;
The opportunity to work on impactful collaborations and commercial projects at the intersection of science and business;
Close collaboration with highly skilled colleagues across multiple disciplines;
Room for professional development and growth, including on-the-job learning and external education for professional accreditation;
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements;
A competitive salary based on experience;
25 holidays and 13 ADV days (based on full time);
Company-sponsored sports membership and bike plan.
Why join KeyGene? At KeyGene, you will have the opportunity to work on meaningful legal matters in a company driven by innovation, scientific excellence, and collaboration. You will be part of a dynamic and scientific environment where legal advice directly supports business decisions, research partnerships, and long-term value creation. The position is based in Wageningen (The Netherlands), a worldwide renowned centre of agricultural research. How to apply Additional information about the position can be obtained from Bart Postmus, VP IP & LA, by email bart.postmus@keygene.com . For more information about the application procedure, please contact KeyGene's HR department at careers@keygene.com. If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your letter of motivation and cv via the form below, before July 27 . Contact details and site map info@keygene.com +31 (0)317 466 866 Site map Technology innovation
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