Legal Counsel

About us Rentman is a B2B SaaS scale-up building a smart, powerful operations management platform to support event and media production teams. Our users plan everything from small shoots to massive festivals in 70+ countries, and they all rely on Rentman to keep their gear, people, and timing perfectly in sync. We’re based in Utrecht (NL) with a second office in Toronto (CA), and our 100+ team members work in a culture that’s open, flat, and inclusive, where curiosity drives us, ownership matters, and everyone has the freedom to challenge ideas and make an impact. Check out our public roadmap to see what’s coming next! Mission of this role Rentman is scaling fast and we're looking for someone to build and own the legal and compliance function that grows with us. As our first dedicated Legal & Compliance Counsel, you'll have a rare opportunity: a clean slate, real influence, and a seat at the table from day one. You'll become the trusted expert partner for our leadership team and every key department - Commercial, Engineering, Product, and Finance - shaping how Rentman operates as a mature, responsible business. Your remit spans the full picture: commercial contracting, employment law, GDPR, and information security (including ISO 27001). You won't be buried in a legal department, fielding tickets. You'll build the self-service infrastructure that lets the business move fast without creating risk and you'll be the single accountable owner who makes that possible. This is a part-time role at 0.6 FTE, so building systems that scale beyond your hours isn't just a nice-to-have: it's the job. This is the role for a lawyer who wants to do more than advise. You'll leave a clear mark on how Rentman scales. What you'll do Commercial contracting. You'll review and negotiate customer and vendor contracts and build a contract library that empowers Sales to close without waiting on legal. You'll also support Finance and Sales on DPAs, customer audits, and enterprise procurement requirements. Employment law You'll own the NL employment law framework and provide practical guidance on our Canadian and German footprint. The goal is to build templates and decision rules that let the People team handle most standard cases independently — with you as the expert backstop. GDPR / AVG You'll run the full GDPR programme in an informal DPO capacity. You'll also keep privacy and security awareness alive as an ongoing culture, not a once-a-year checkbox. ISO 27001 & information security You'll own the ISMS end-to-end — internal audits, external audit support, and annual recertification. You'll be the bridge between compliance requirements and the Product and Engineering teams who need to understand what they mean in practice. Stakeholder partnership You'll be the legal voice people actually want to call — translating complex questions into clear, actionable answers for engineers, salespeople, and product managers. What we are looking for A Qualified lawyer with 5+ years of experience in commercial law, privacy, and/or employment law Solid grounding in GDPR / AVG and hands-on experience managing a compliance programme Familiarity with ISO 27001 and information security governance (ownership experience a strong plus) Dutch employment law expertise; awareness-level knowledge of German and Canadian law is a bonus Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus A natural communicator who makes legal complexity feel accessible, not intimidating Comfortable operating independently in a scale-up environment, without a team around you (yet) What you’ll get An ambitious, inclusive, diverse international team A competitive salary based on experience and an additional 8% of your yearly gross income paid out every May A “13th month” annual bonus based on company results 25 days of paid vacation, plus one extra day off each year up to your 5-year anniversary A paid 4-week sabbatical after 5 years to go on an adventure Flexible WFH policy & work from anywhere for 4 weeks a year A shiny Windows or Mac of your choice An annual training budget to boost your skill A pension plan with 3% company matching Access to OpenUp for mental well-being and personal growth A flexible and engaging work environment and various team activities An amazing office in the heart of Utrecht Our process Here's a breakdown of our recruitment process to give you a clear idea: Introduction Call with the recruiter about the job & Rentman, online (30-45 mins) Past Experience & Culture Interview with the team, online or on-site (60 mins) Assignment - either a take-home one or live session depending on the role (max 120 mins) Final Skills Interview, on-site (60 mins) Apply now! For questions or additional information, contact us at [email protected] . At Rentman, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that our differences make us stronger and strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.