(senior) director global legal

Join the Legal Leadership Team at Randstad HQ

Summary: We are hiring a (Senior) Director Global Legal – M&A / Treasury to lead high-stake acquisitions, divestitures, and complex financing arrangements from our global headquarters in Diemen, steering the legal strategy for the world's leading talent company.

Location & Working Conditions 

• Primary Location: This role is based at our Global Headquarters (HQ) in Diemen, Netherlands.

• Working Hours: Full availability is required during Central European Time (CET) business hours to ensure effective collaboration with the Executive Board and Global Legal Leadership Team.

• Hybrid Structure: While based in Diemen, we offer a flexible hybrid working model that balances office presence at our Amsterdam-area hub with remote work flexibility.

What You Will Achieve (The Purpose)

As a critical member of the Legal Leadership Team (LLT), you will provide the legal steering for complex M&A transactions and financing projects. You will act as the primary legal sparring partner for the Global General Counsel, Executive Board (EB), and Functional Managing Directors, ensuring Randstad maintains a solid legal position toward third parties while managing risk in high-stake deals.

What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)

• Lead M&A Excellence: Drive all legal aspects of acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures—from initial NDAs and non-binding offers to closing and post-merger integration.

• Master Negotiator: Act as the lead negotiator on primary transaction documents (SPAs, APAs, Shareholders' Agreements), protecting Randstad’s commercial interests.

• Finance & Treasury Oversight: Structure and negotiate complex financing arrangements, including syndicated credit facilities, bond issuances, and receivables financing.

• Global Authority: Serve as the internal expert on corporate law, providing proactive guidance on group structure, subsidiary management, and complex governance issues.

• Strategic Collaboration: Implement a strong framework with Global Tax, Treasury, and Accounting to ensure a holistic approach to transaction risks.

• Department Leadership: Provide guidance and management to a high-performing team within the 23-person Global Legal department.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

• Legal Credentials: You are a qualified lawyer, preferably admitted to the bar, with a strong expertise in (Dutch) corporate law, M&A, and banking/finance law.

• Proven Track Record: 10+ years of experience within a top-tier law firm or a large corporate environment.

• Financial Literacy: A deep understanding of corporate finance and the ability to read and analyze complex numbers.

• Strategic Mindset: Proven experience as a strategic legal partner in executive-level decision-making.

• Tech Savvy: The ability to leverage technology and digital tools to improve legal function efficiency.

Who You Are (Soft Skills)

• An inquisitive and solution-oriented leader with excellent business judgment.

• A constructive challenger who is independent yet pragmatic and "down to earth."

• An excellent communicator capable of growing deep connections with stakeholders including the EB, ELT, and local MDs/CFOs.

Important Note: Role Differentiation

This is a Strategic Leadership & Transactional Execution Role. While it requires technical legal mastery, the focus is on steering global strategy, high-level negotiation, and people management, rather than purely administrative corporate secretarial tasks.

join the world's most equitable talent company.

At Randstad, we combine our passion for people with the power of today’s technologies. If you are ready to drive the Partner for Talent strategy from the heart of Europe, we invite you to apply.

Contact: Reach out to our Recruitment Business Partner, jennifer.roberts@randstadsourceright.co.uk for the full job spec and a confidential discussion.