Junior Legal Counsel

Amsterdam (Full time)

Ready to turn your passion for corporate law into action?

At Accell Group, we’re not just building bikes— we’re creating experiences that move the world forward. Our mission? To craft the joy of cycling. Our ambition? Riding together to win. We’re a team that believes in:

• Take ownership: We deliver on our promises, continuously learn and improve, and take initiative with follow-through.
• One Team: We value transparent feedback, respect everyone’s input, and celebrate success together.
• Passion and Quality: We put our customers first, never compromise on quality or safety, and always go the extra mile.

If you’re ready to be part of a purpose-driven, fast-paced environment where your legal expertise can make a real impact, we can’t wait to meet you! Join us as a Junior Legal Counsel and help shape the future of cycling.

What’s the job all about?

Accell Group is on a dynamic growth and change journey, and we're looking for a sharp legal mind to keep things running smoothly. In this exciting role, as our Junior Legal Counsel, you’ll dive into a broad range of legal topics, providing top-notch support to the legal team, project teams, and various departments. You’ll be in a forward-thinking, creative environment where you can contribute to our strategic objectives and leave your mark. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you’ll get hands-on experience in every area of corporate law, compliance, and more.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities involve? 

• Be a pro-active part of the Group Legal department that oversees all legal matters in all countries that we operate in.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts.
• Managing intellectual property – including brand management and working with external agencies.
• Handling corporate and compliance matters.
• Assisting the General Counsel and other Legal Counsels with a variety of tasks and projects.
• Participation in exciting projects but also pitching in on smaller tasks.
• Assisting in IT-driven automation projects to streamline efficiency across departments.
• Working closely with (external) counsel in litigation and other projects.

Who are we looking for?

You’re someone passionate about the law, with a collaborative spirit and an eye for detail. You have:

• A completed university law degree (WO) with a focus on corporate law or private law.
• 1-2 years of experience in a corporate setting.
• Knowledge of contract law, corporate law, intellectual property law, and privacy legislation (extra points if you check all the boxes).
• Broad legal interests and a generalist mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, in both Dutch and English – confident in both writing and speaking.
• Business-oriented, with a genuine interest in understanding colleagues and their work; strong ability to build and maintain internal networks.

What will be the benefits if you join us?

At Accell, we aim to support our employees both professionally and personally 💼. Our benefits package is designed to meet local standards and may vary depending on your role, responsibilities, and country of employment 🌍. Specific details will be provided during the recruitment process 📋. 

Ready to roll?

If this sounds like you, hit Apply and let’s get started! After applying, you’ll go through a fun and engaging interview process.

Let’s take your legal career to the next level! 🚀

About Us

Accell Group manufactures and sells bicycles, bike parts, and accessories. We are the European market leader in e-bikes and the second largest in bike parts and accessories, with many leading European bicycle brands under one roof. Well-known bicycle brands in our portfolio include Haibike, Winora, Ghost, Batavus, Koga, Lapierre, Raleigh, Sparta, Babboe, and Carqon. XLC is our brand for bike parts and accessories.

At Accell Group, we believe in creating innovative solutions to meet the ever-evolving needs of our valued customers. As a leading player in the e-bikes and the second-largest provider of bicycle parts and accessories, our commitment to excellence is reflected in everything we do.

We foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent from all backgrounds is valued and supported. Our global team of approximately 3,000 employees across 18 countries works together to deliver premier products and services to clients in more than 80 countries worldwide.

At Accell Group, our culture is driven by innovation, teamwork, and respect, offering challenging and rewarding opportunities for everyone who joins us.