Regulatory Compliance & Legal Counsel

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Tony's Chocolonely is hiring a Regulatory Compliance & Legal Counsel in Amsterdam, full-time onsite, seeking a Dutch-qualified lawyer with 4 to 6 years in regulatory and governance. You will develop a global compliance framework, support GDPR and data privacy, ESG, packaging and competition law, and strengthen governance while training colleagues. You will partner with Legal, Sustainability, Operations and Commercial teams and external advisers, translating complex requirements into practical actions. Key traits are excellent drafting, stakeholder management, and project leadership, fluent Dutch and English, and the ability to balance risk with commercial aims in a fast paced environment. Apply directly, no agencies; include concrete examples of impact, and expect questions during the process. Salary €70k-€85k plus benefits; on-site in Amsterdam.

Why we are here 

Tony’s Chocolonely is committed to ending exploitation in cocoa. We are an impact company that makes chocolate, not a chocolate company that makes impact. With incredibly tasty chocolate, we lead by example, demonstrating that ethical practices and success can go hand in hand.

As Tony’s continues to scale globally, strong demand forecasting is critical to ensuring we make the right decisions, improve planning efficiency, and support sustainable growth. By bringing data, insights and forecasting excellence together, we can better serve our customers while maximizing our impact. 

What you will do 

As our Regulatory & Compliance Legal Counsel, you play a key role in supporting Tony's legal and compliance agenda globally. You will help develop and maintain compliance frameworks, monitor regulatory developments, support data privacy initiatives and ensure our corporate governance foundations remain strong as we continue to grow.

You combine legal expertise with excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills. You enjoy translating complex legal requirements into practical solutions and helping colleagues understand not only what compliance means, but why it matters.

Working closely with Legal, Sustainability, Operations, Commercial teams and external advisors, you will proactively identify risks, provide practical guidance and support the business in navigating an evolving regulatory environment. Over time, you will become a trusted advisor across Tony's, helping shape our compliance culture and ensuring that legal and regulatory considerations are embedded into the way we operate.

All wrapped up

• Support the development and implementation of Tony's global compliance framework, helping ensure compliance with evolving regulations across our markets.

• Monitor and support compliance with ESG legislation, packaging and waste regulations, advertising requirements, competition law and other relevant regulatory frameworks.

• Maintain and improve GDPR compliance by managing documentation, supporting privacy initiatives and coordinating data protection processes.

• Conduct legal research and translate regulatory developments into practical advice, guidance and actions for the business.

• Support corporate governance activities, including company housekeeping, board resolutions and intra-group agreements.

• Manage Tony's corporate insurance portfolio, oversee insurance claims processes and ensure contractual alignment with insurance requirements.

• Develop and deliver legal awareness and compliance training, helping create a strong culture of compliance across the business.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors on regulatory projects and business-critical compliance initiatives.

Requirements

Our new flavor

• Around 4-6 years of experience as a qualified Dutch lawyer and/or in-house legal counsel.

• Strong experience in corporate law, regulatory compliance and governance matters.

• A law degree and currently living in the Netherlands.

• Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.

• Able to see the bigger picture and balance legal risk with commercial objectives.

• Curious, adaptable and eager to learn new areas of law and regulation.

• Well-organized, proactive and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
  

  
  

Our benefits (the icing on the cake)

At Tony's you will get the opportunity to be part of something extraordinary; first and foremost, by making real impact in the world but also enjoying the nice benefits we provide as you help us succeed. We’re dedicated to enabling all Tonys to grow and develop their careers and therefore we offer training programs, regular feedback cycles, coaching and a generous L&D budget. We also offer a wide range of additional benefits, including a luxurious vege-lunch, company bonus, minimum of 28 holidays, inspirational team updates, unforgettable events and unlimited chocolate. But we also know chocolate won’t cover the bills, so we’ve made sure your salary is just as rewarding, for this role that means a salary between €70k-€85K on a yearly basis, including holiday pay.   

Sounds like you? 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further! If you're ready to help shape the future of chocolate with us, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your direct application, no agencies. We can't wait to hear from you! As we ask many questions during the application, a motivation letter is not required. If you do send one, make sure it’s genuine! 

At Tony's we are convinced that diversity of thought, background and perspectives will make us stronger (...just like the different flavors of our chocolate assortment). Our mission is founded on principles of equity and justice, and we are actively seeking candidates who bring new perspectives and life experiences, especially from underrepresented groups. We look forward to your application!