Job Details

• Reports to: Head of International Operations

• Department: International Operations

• Location: Netherlands (Remote).

• Contract: One year (possibility to extend indefinitely)

• Hours: part-time (20-32h)

• Salary: Pro-rated for a part-time role, based on a full-time equivalent of €54–59k (40 hours/week). This includes all extra payments, such as monthly pension contribution (which can be paid out or contributed to the pension fund) and holiday allowance.
  

Role Summary

ProVeg International is a growing network operating across four continents (Belgium, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, the UK, and the US).

We are looking for an International Legal Coordinator to support ProVeg’s mission and global operations by providing legal support across a broad range of legal areas. The role supports the International Operations team and the wider ProVeg network on matters relating to legal and governance structures, trademarks, data protection, and general international legal compliance.

This is a mid-level role suitable for a legal professional with solid foundational skills, who is interested in working across a wide range of legal topics and jurisdictions, rather than specialising in a single area.

The role is broad and dynamic, with new legal questions regularly arising across different jurisdictions and subject areas. It will often require quick orientation, independent research, and translating legal research into practical advice and workable solutions. We therefore value strong general legal skills and the ability to adapt and grow over deep expertise in a single area. The ideal candidate enjoys variety and is motivated by learning and problem-solving rather than repetitive or narrowly defined legal tasks. They are proactive, well organised, a clear communicator, and passionate about ProVeg’s mission, with an interest in supporting colleagues across cultures and legal systems.

The Legal Coordinator will work closely with the Senior Legal Coordinator, supporting and coordinating legal processes across jurisdictions, managing key legal documents, and assisting with day-to-day legal questions from international colleagues. Together, you will help maintain compliance and efficiency across ProVeg’s international structure and contribute to the organisation’s stability, growth, and long-term success.

Responsibilities

Governance & Legal Structure Support

• Support the development, formalisation, and ongoing maintenance of the international governance structure to ensure strategic alignment and effective cooperation among all ProVeg legal entities.

• Maintain and organise central legal documentation, including drafting, reviewing, and coordinating the execution of key network-wide agreements (e.g. collaboration agreements).

• Support legal processes for internationalisation efforts, including the establishment and registration of new country entities.

• Liaise with external experts for advice in the above areas when necessary.

International Legal Compliance & Operational Support

• Provide practical, day-to-day legal support to ProVeg International Departments and the Senior Leadership Team, focusing on operational compliance.

• Support contract management processes, including drafting, reviewing, and obtaining approvals for standard contracts and agreements.

• Develop and maintain a library of legal templates and resources to support ProVeg country offices with their local legal needs.

• Act as a coordinator for external lawyers, managing communication and documentation for specialised or local legal matters.

• Support the assessment and documentation of legal risks in daily operations.

Trademark Portfolio Coordination

• Support the management and maintenance of ProVeg International's trademark portfolio, working closely with external trademark law firms.

• Support the execution of the trademark strategy and assist in coordinating infringement actions.

• Manage communication and documentation flow between ProVeg and external trademark law firm.

Data Protection Compliance Administration

• Support the internal data protection efforts (GDPR and other international privacy regulations) for ProVeg International Departments & Countries, in collaboration with external Data Protection experts.

• Support ProVeg countries in complying with national data protection laws.

• Administer the documentation and maintenance of data protection policies and records.

• Support in raising awareness and coordinating data protection trainings for staff.

• Liaise with an external data protection firm.
  

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Dutch law. Other legal degrees may be considered only in exceptional cases.

• Proven experience of 2-3 years providing legal support in a professional environment, ideally in the non-profit sector.

• Broad legal knowledge, particularly regarding contracts, data protection (GDPR), and governance.

• Strong administrative and organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.

• A collaborative, solution-oriented, and service-minded approach, with the ability to support colleagues across multiple countries and legal systems.

• Strong IT skills with advanced proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and a good understanding of responsible, ethical and effective AI use.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential, and a strong knowledge of Dutch is preferred. Knowledge of additional languages is advantageous.

• Dedication to ProVeg’s mission & vision is required; adherence to a vegan lifestyle is preferred.

• Responsible, ethical and effective AI skills are desirable
  

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and fully remote work, with the option to work from our Utrecht office (full reimbursement of travel costs in case of required meetings, in-person events etc.)

• Five weeks of paid annual leave (pro rata’d to working hours)

• Individual training budget of €1,000 per year to support your personal and professional development (pro rata’d to working hours)

• Home office allowance

• Phone allowance

• We encourage employees to work within their agreed weekly hours. If you occasionally work overtime, you are encouraged to take time off in lieu (TOIL) afterwards..

• A strong focus on mental health and well-being, including free memberships to Headspace and OpenUp, with unlimited psychological support for you and your family members

• An appreciative and supportive working atmosphere within a highly motivated, international team

• And last but not least: the opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organisation, working together towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for humans, animals, and the planet 🌱