Senior Legal Counsel - IP & Privacy

LIPTON Teas and Infusions is the world's largest tea business with a remarkable portfolio of over 30 world-class brands, including iconic names like Lipton, PG Tips, TAZO, Brooke Bond, and B-Corp certified Pukka and T2. Based in the Netherlands and operating in more than 100 countries, we pioneer innovative, premium and sustainable teas and infusions to delight our consumers daily.

Our commitment is to drive the entire tea industry upwards and create value for all and the planet, from farmers to consumers, retailers, team members, partners, and shareholders. We take a long-term approach, investing in innovative and sustainable practices that deliver responsible growth, with a keen focus on meeting the needs of our customers and consumers, protecting the environment, and making a positive impact on people's lives.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel specialising in Intellectual Property and Privacy to join Lipton Teas & Infusions at our global headquarters in Amsterdam. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of critical areas including IP protection and data privacy in a global organisation. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to protect the company’s brands, innovation and data practices, while shaping the overall approach to intellectual property and privacy compliance.

What you will do

Advise senior leaders and cross-functional teams on intellectual property and privacy matters

Draft, review and negotiate licensing and R&D or innovation agreements

Manage and oversee the global intellectual property portfolio

Act as Global Privacy Officer, providing guidance on data protection and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations

Identify, assess and manage legal risks, including those related to IP and data protection

Who this suits

A specialist legal professional with strong expertise in intellectual property and privacy

Someone who enjoys owning a critical area of the legal agenda in a global business

A commercially minded advisor who can translate complex legal topics into practical guidance

A confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence at senior level

What you bring

Qualified lawyer under Dutch law

5 to 8 years of experience in intellectual property and privacy law

Strong grounding in contract law within a complex and regulated environment

Experience advising international organisations

Fluency in English and Dutch

Experience across both in-house and private practice environments is advantageous

Experience within FMCG or a global consumer business is a plus

How to proceed

If you are motivated by protecting and strengthening global brands, shaping IP strategy and overseeing privacy in a fast-evolving, international business, this is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a critical legal agenda.

You will operate at the intersection of innovation, brand protection and data governance, with high visibility and real influence across the organisation. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in a global environment, we would love to hear from you.