Legal & Compliance Officer - Netherlands

About Unilabs

Headquartered in Geneva and part of the A.P. Moller Group, Unilabs is one of Europe’s leading medical diagnostics companies, offering a complete range of laboratory, pathology, genetics, and imaging services to patients across 14 countries. Unilabs invests heavily in technology, equipment, and people – using digital technologies in its state-of-the-art laboratories and imaging institutes – to improve the lives of close to 100 million people every year.

The Role

We are seeking a commercially driven and analytically strong Senior Legal Officer to support our operations in the Netherlands within a leading international healthcare and diagnostics group. 

This role combines hands-on legal execution, compliance leadership, and regulatory advisory, with a clear mandate to enable the business while safeguarding patient safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical standards. 

You will act as a trusted partner to the local management team and business functions, operating within a risk-based, value-driven Legal & Compliance framework, and contributing to the ongoing transformation of the function towards increased efficiency, standardization, and business enablement. 

You report to an above market Head of Legal & Compliance function with a dotted line to the Dutch General Manager. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Legal (Commercial & Corporate) 

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including: 

• Customer and framework agreements (public and private sector) 

• Supplier and outsourcing agreements 

• Partnership and collaboration agreements 

• Provide strategic legal support in procurement processes 

• Advise on corporate law matters, governance and internal decision-making processes 

• Support transactions, partnerships and business development initiatives 

• Manage disputes and litigation, including coordination with external counsel 

• Deliver pragmatic, risk-calibrated legal advice aligned with business priorities 

2. Compliance & Ethics 

• Drive and support the compliance framework across the Netherlands, including: 

• Anti-corruption and anti-bribery 

• Fraud prevention and internal controls 

• Third-party due diligence and integrity screening 

• Conflicts of interest management 

• Promote a culture of transparency, accountability and ethical conduct 

• Implement policies, procedures, training and awareness programs 

• Ensure alignment with group compliance standards and reporting requirements 

3. Data Protection & Information Governance 

• Provide legal support on GDPR and data protection matters, including: 

• Data processing arrangements and governance structures 

• Data subject rights and regulatory interactions 

• DPIAs and risk assessments (in collaboration with group privacy specialists) 

• Support integration of data protection into operational and clinical workflows 

4. Regulatory Affairs & Clinical Compliance 

• Advise on healthcare regulatory frameworks applicable to diagnostic services, including: 

• National healthcare legislation and supervisory requirements 

• Patient safety and quality standards 

• Professional and clinical governance frameworks 

• Provide legal/regulatory input on clinical processes and service delivery models, including: 

• Use of medical technology and AI in clinical workflows 

• Interaction with healthcare professionals and institutions 

• Contribute to regulatory risk assessments, inspections and authority interactions 

• Support implementation of clinical compliance programs, in close collaboration with Quality and Regulatory teams 

5. Risk Management & Business Partnership 

• Conduct legal and compliance risk assessments, including forward-looking risk identification 

• Translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical, operational guidance 

• Partner closely with key stakeholders, including: 

• Commercial and business development teams 

• Operations, Quality & Group Legal & Compliance 

• Medical and clinical leadership 

• Contribute to process improvements, standardization and self-service tools 

• Support the Legal & Compliance transformation agenda, including efficient use of technology, templates and external counsel 

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience 

• Master of Laws (LL.M. or equivalent Dutch law degree) 

• Minimum 6–8 years of relevant professional experience, preferably: 

• In-house in a regulated industry (healthcare strongly preferred), and/or 

• At a reputable law firm with relevant practice areas 

• Strong experience in commercial contracting and negotiations 

• Solid understanding of healthcare regulation, clinical compliance and/or medical law 

• Knowledge of data protection (GDPR) is a strong advantage 

• Experience interacting with regulatory authorities is a plus 

Profile & Competencies 

• Business-oriented and pragmatic – able to balance legal risk with commercial objectives 

• High integrity and sound judgment – strong ethical compass 

• Analytical and structured, with the ability to handle complex, multi-dimensional issues 

• Strong stakeholder management skills – able to influence across functions and seniority levels 

• Hands-on and execution-focused, with the ability to prioritize effectively 

• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, transforming environment 

• Fluent in Dutch and English (both written and spoken) 

What We Offer 

• A key role in a purpose-driven healthcare organization 

• Exposure to complex, high-impact legal and regulatory matters 

• Opportunity to shape and contribute to a modern, business-enabling Legal & Compliance function 

• An international environment with strong collaboration across markets 

• Great independence and part-taking in a strategic leadership team (CLT)