Senior Paralegal

About Road

Road is a fast-growing software company active in the dynamic electric driving (EV) market. We deliver the critical infrastructure that the EV charging ecosystem is built on. We do this through a purpose-built software platform supported by our unique expertise and world-class customer service. Road currently serves 20% of the Dutch market and we have firmly set our sights on repeating this success internationally. We exist at the intersection of cleantech and fintech and our mission is to make EV charging effortless for everyone.

About the role

Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of legal operations within the EV-tech industry? We are seeking an ambitious Senior Paralegal to join our team.

As Senior Paralegal, you will be joining the Legal & Compliance team, and will work alongside professionals from various departments. You play an important role in supporting commercial revenue operations; from contract review and negotiation to providing legal advice within commercial initiatives. In this role you will report directly to the CFO.

This role empowers you to take on greater independence by allowing you to take full ownership and responsibility for all commercial legal matters. With a high level of autonomy, you will be in the driver's seat for safeguarding Road's interests during commercial transactions, prioritizing assignments, and optimizing processes. Given your involvement in a wide range of legal and non-legal projects, this role offers you the opportunity to observe, learn, and collaborate with colleagues from around Europe. In an international company like Road, there are ample opportunities for advancement.

This is an exciting role that will give you a chance to expand your understanding of a broad spectrum of legal issues, ranging from sales and purchase contracts to EU legislation, industry compliance, and data privacy. If you are ready to take on ownership of commercial legal matters, and are excited to be at the forefront of the EV charging industry, this is the perfect role for you.

Your responsibilities include:

• Commercial agreements: Review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements to support customer sales and relationships with commercial partners.

• Legal advice: Provide practical and decisive guidance to internal departments on ad hoc legal matters, including marketing and sales initiatives, customer support requests and business operations.

• Contract management: Take full ownership of contract lifecycle management (signing, filing, oversight and renewals) within Road’s CMS. Ensure ongoing maintenance and improvement of our contract templates in line with emerging laws and regulations, changes to Road’s product offerings and international expansion.

• Business enablement and training: Train and educate internal departments on Road’s contracting process and relevant legislation for specific department activities. Coach sales team members on strategies for negotiating with Enterprise customers.

• Legal & regulatory compliance: Stay on top of new regulatory developments relevant to the company and market, providing guidance to proactively manage regulatory risks. Stay current on industry, commercial, privacy and other EMEA laws, regulations, and developments to be able to give the most effective advice.

What do we value in our candidates?

• You have graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Law.

• You have 3 - 5 years working experience.

• Experience at a reputable international law firm or multinational company is a plus.

• Good knowledge and understanding of (international) contract law.

• Good knowledge and understanding of data privacy law, competition law, financial law, consumer law and/or EV regulatory laws are considered a plus.

• You have excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective cross-functional working relationships and a service-solution oriented mindset.

• You are curious and a fast learner.

• You have exceptional organizational and project management skills.

• You are tech-savvy with an eye for detail.

• You get energy from working in a fast-moving scale-up environment.

• You are accurate and thorough with strong integrity.

• You are fluent in English, in word and writing, any other language is a plus.

What do we offer in addition to your salary?

• Join our mission-driven organization, leading innovation in a dynamic international and ambitious environment. Take ownership, leverage your expertise, and make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.

• 8% Pension allowance paid monthly with the freedom to invest at your discretion.

• This role is entitled to the company's SAR program: you get a claim right linked to the value development of Road because success is best when shared!

• We believe you have to recharge too! This is why you are entitled to our ‘fair use holiday policy’.

• All the technology and business tools to succeed.

• Daily varied and healthy food options for lunch, all for free. And of course drinks at our own Road bar.

• Besides working on our mission together, we like to have fun and connect with social events and team-building activities.

• Personal training and development opportunities.

• Referral program.

• Headquarters located in one of the most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities in Europe: Amsterdam.

• Diverse and creative colleagues from every corner of the world.

• Sport program 2 days per week (high intensity workout & yoga).

More about us

We believe in being open-minded and challenging ourselves to continuously strive for the best results. We are transitioning from start-up to scale-up which requires a more structured and process-driven approach to reach the next stage of our growth. As the world scales up to meet the EV charging demand, we’re ready for this once-in-a-century mobility revolution. Are you ready to help us grow and make EV charging effortless for everyone? Join our team of 125+ colleagues working in our Amsterdam HQ.


Our Values

• Customer

• Innovation

• Community

• Ownership

• Communication

• Focus

Want to know more about our company vision, culture or career growth opportunities? Have a look at our careers site here.