Legal Counsel – Medline

Company

Medline is a leading global healthcare company, providing top-quality medical and surgical supplies that make a real impact. Headquartered in North America and with a strong presence in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, Medline operates in 30 EMEA countries and is rapidly expanding its footprint. With 1,900+ employees across EMEA and continuous high single-digit growth over the past decades, Medline is dedicated to enhancing patient care and improving lives.

Are you ready to elevate your career at a company that values growth, innovation, and your unique expertise? Medline EMEA is looking for an ambitious Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Position

As Legal Counsel, you’ll play a pivotal role in Medline’s success. This is more than a legal job – it’s an opportunity to influence, innovate, and shape the company’s future in a fast-paced, international environment. Medline’s legal team is set to grow substantially, offering you the chance to leave your mark and develop alongside it.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate international commercial contracts that drive the business forward.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice to cross-functional teams, becoming a trusted partner in decision-making processes.
• Collaborate closely with the General Counsel EMEA to develop templates, processes, and identify and implement efficiencies across the organization.
• Willingness to become an expert in ESG, compliance, and other emerging areas essential to Medline’s growth and sustainability goals.

Profile

Medline is looking for:

• A Law degree (EU jurisdiction) and 3-8 years of experience in international business.
• Expertise in contract negotiation and drafting; you thrive in commercial environments.
• Excellent proficiency in English; fluency in German or Spanish is a big plus.
• Strong communication skills and commercial acumen, enabling you to deliver practical solutions and make confident, risk-based decisions.
• A proactive, team-player attitude—you’re curious, adaptable, and eager to grow into emerging legal domains like ESG, compliance, and marketing claims.
• A flexible mindset with the ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Offer

Flexibility: Enjoy a modern work environment with flexible working options that support your work-life balance. You’ll collaborate with colleagues at Medline’s regional HQ in Utrecht (state-of-the-art office, easily accessible    next to Utrecht Central Station, as of summer 2025). Medline is open to an employment contract of 32 to 40 hours per week

Growth: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development opportunities to keep your skills sharp and your career on track.

Diversity: Join a thriving, international company where diversity is celebrated and innovation is encouraged.