Legal & Compliancer 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)