Junior Legal Counsel

Junior Legal Counsel | Finance | Picnic CareersThis is PicnicAbout PicnicWorking with usBlogsSustainabilityTechOperationsWork in Picnic’s OperationBecome a Warehouse WorkerBecome a Delivery DriverGraduate programsTeamsAnalyticsConsumerCreativePeople & FinanceSupply ChainCustomer SuccessStudentsAll jobsThis is PicnicAbout PicnicWorking with usBlogsSustainabilityTechOperationsWork in Picnic’s OperationBecome a Warehouse WorkerBecome a Delivery DriverGraduate programsTeamsAnalyticsConsumerCreativePeople & FinanceSupply ChainCustomer SuccessStudentsAll jobsJunior Legal CounselFinance📍AmsterdamApply DirectlyIn a nutshellTricks of the tradeYour superpowersPicnic perksIn a nutshell Picnic is growing rapidly, and with massive scale comes broader, faster, and more complex international challenges. We are looking for an energetic and hands-on Junior Legal Counsel to step into the beating heart of our day-to-day legal operations in the Netherlands. You won’t be tucked away in a corner reviewing endless contracts - you’ll get a 360-degree view of Picnic, working on everything from new commercial initiatives, ‘out of the box’ projects and ad hoc legal questions to a steady stream of commercial contracting ⚖️📝🛒 You’ll join a low-ego, high-energy legal team where your opinion matters from day one. If you’re a pragmatic legal mind who acts without waiting to be asked, we’d love to have you on board!Tricks of the tradeFirst point of contact: Act as the go-to legal contact for teams across the business (from Customer Success to Commercial and Operations). You’ll cut through the noise, give clear answers, and keep the business movingProject co-pilot: Get stuck into new company-wide initiatives and projects from the start. You’ll spot legal angles before anyone else does & coordinate the legal bits & piecesCommercial contracting: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements. You’ll protect Picnic while keeping our entrepreneurial spirit aliveRegulatory navigation: Stay ahead of the curve on consumer law, e-commerce regulations, and other laws relevant to a fast-scaling online supermarketTeam player attitude: Roll up your sleeves and assist the team whenever needed, to tackle peaks in workload and ensure team successYour superpowersA completed Master’s degree (MSc/LL.M.) in Dutch Law2 - 4 years of relevant professional experience as a legal counsel or lawyer, preferably with in-house experiencePragmatic & commercial mindset: You don’t just solve legal questions; you find business-oriented solutions. You can quickly connect the dots and balance between legal risks and commercial goalsProactive ownership: You don’t wait for tasks to land on your desk. You ask "What’s next?", anticipate bottlenecks, and drive matters to the finish lineResults-driven: You are an owner who doesn’t just pass things along - you see every legal matter through from start to finish Process & tech enthusiast: You love making things run smoother. You're keen to optimize processes and eager to leverage legal AI to work smarterCollaborative spirit: You are able to work independently as well as with other legal counsels and business teamsStrong communicator: You are sharp, clear, and would much rather pick up the phone or walk over to a colleague’s desk than send a messageLanguage skills: You are fluent in English and Dutch Picnic perks 🥗Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacksOur offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.🚴🏼‍♂️Health insurance discount & bike planWe have a partnership with CZ (a health insurance provider). Picnic employees get a discount on CZ insurance packages between 5% and 15%. Furthermore, through our partnership with Lease a Bike, you can rent-to-own a new (e)bike at a discounted rate✍🏼 Learning & development You’ll get ample opportunity to work on yourself at Picnic. We offer personal development through Lepaya courses, Academy trainings, and more. Interested in improving your mental wellbeing? Through OpenUp you get free access to trained psychologists and many courses. All the rest At Picnic you get 25 holidays, we cover your travel expenses and offer a pension plan. And your phone and laptop are on us, as well. Access to Benefits at Work, a personal platform offering hundreds of exclusive discounts and vouchers on top brands like adidas, Nike, HEMA, and Dille & Kamille.‌‌‌‌‌‌Building the supermarket on wheels togetherPicnicBusinessOperationsTechDelivery DriverWarehouse WorkerResourcesFAQRelocationBlogsCompanyAbout usSustainabilityPrivacy policyCookie preferences© 2026 PicnicA bit about usWhen you join Picnic, you’re joining the shopping revolution, delivering groceries to millions of people across Europe, and we’re growing fast. Think super fresh products and personal service, but in a modern, sustainable way. And we’re the only ones in the world doing it all by ourselves. From our fully automated fulfillment centre to delivery algorithms and marketing campaigns: we do it all in-house. Our team consists of 85+ nationalities and we’re always looking for new talent. Ready for the ride?Recruitment Process1CV screening2Phone screening3Online assessment4Interviews5Assessment day6Closing interview7OfferCommitment to equal opportunitiesPicnic is an equal opportunity employer—this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law. At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Our MentalityAt Picnic, we build from scratch with an owner’s mindset. We dive into the unknown, taking end-to-end responsibility for every outcome, going the extra mile to tackle complex challenges. We turn insights into action, working as a team to get things done. We move fast, never compromising on quality or long-term impact. With grit and commitment we build what has never been built before!Get in touch with our recruitersGet in touch with our recruitersLaura Tinte - RecruiterOther vacancies you might likeExperienced Tax AccountantFinance📍 AmsterdamFinancial ControllerFinance📍 Amsterdam