Consultant Digital Law

Digital Transformation – Zoetermeer

About the role

As a Consultant in digital law at Highberg, you advise our clients in the public and semi-public sectors on various legal issues. You serve as the essential link between complex legal requirements concerning data and digitalization, and their implementation within organizational business processes.

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Why Highberg

At Highberg, we turn vision into movement and ambition into reality. We know that real transformation demands more than ideas: it demands people who make them happen. We believe in doing, not just designing. In partnerships built on trust and shared purpose. Our people work as one, combining humanity, strategy, and deep expertise. Because when people and purpose move together, we create change that endures.

We design – then we deliver

We are both the architects and the builders of transformation, making sure plans become reality

Hands-on collaboration

We work side by side with you. Committed and invested, taking ownership from start to finish

Cross European, locally rooted

We combine international scale with strong local presence in The Netherlands and DACH

Culture as a catalyst

Our culture and way of collaborating are unique, creating immediate impact and driving sustainable results

Your main tasks at #Highberg

  • Helping clients gain an overview of all current and upcoming regulations related to digitalization and data
  • Collaborating with clients to assess the impact of these regulations on their specific organizational processes
  • Carrying out implementation projects to ensure clients comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Conducting assessments, including legally mandated ones, to verify compliance with laws and regulations
  • Drafting relevant documentation necessary for compliance purposes

Who you are

  • Someone capable of quickly grasping a problem and articulating it in the simplest and most practical terms, both verbally and in writing
  • Someone who thrives on being challenged by multidisciplinary issues of a strategic nature involving various stakeholders
  • A sociable individual who enjoys maintaining client relationships, identifying commercial opportunities, and taking action upon them

What we are asking

  • A completed WO (Master’s) degree in Dutch Law or a related field
  • Specialization in IT, privacy, and/or healthcare law or strong affinity with these areas
  • At least 3 years of work experience in the field of privacy, information security, IT law, or related disciplines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch

What we are offering

  • A competitive salary and excellent benefits including performance pay, provisions for mobility, pension and leave
  • Sincere attention to personal development including coaching by colleagues, access to and wide range of education and training and a personal development plan with matching investments
  • A place within a challenging and growing organization where taking personal responsibility is valued, you have the autonomy and freedom to perform your work flexibly with short lines of communication with colleagues
  • A pleasant working environment with a pleasant and easily accessible office, focus on performance as a team and not on the individual and numerous social activities such as get-togethers, sports activities and team meetings

About the culture

We’re a European transformation consultancy that believes real progress starts with people — their ideas, their energy, their courage to change. Founded in the Netherlands, we’re growing across Europe, bringing together diverse teams united by one ambition: to create lasting impact. Together with our clients, we turn ambition into action and change into enduring results. Curiosity drives us forward, collaboration keeps us connected, and our shared commitment ensures that every transformation becomes something that truly lasts. We move. Together. For lasting impact.

Our hiring process

At Highberg, we believe hiring is a two-way conversation. It’s about finding the right fit for both you and us. Our hiring process is designed to be transparent, thoughtful, and efficient, giving you a clear sense of who we are and how we work. Here’s what you can expect along the way:

1 Initial conversation with HR

We start with a friendly chat to get to know you better — your background, interests, and what drives you. It’s also a chance for you to learn more about our culture, values, and how we work.

2 In-depth conversation with the team

Next, you’ll meet with team members or leaders for a deeper discussion about your experience, goals, and how you collaborate. This helps us assess mutual fit and alignment with our projects.

3 Case study or presentation

Depending on the role, you may be invited to complete a short case study or deliver a presentation. This step gives you the opportunity to showcase your expertise and thought process in action.

4 Offer and Onboarding

Once we’re aligned, we’ll send you an offer and guide you through our onboarding program — ensuring a smooth start and helping you quickly feel part of the team.

Want to know more about this role?

If you have any questions about this vacancy or would like to further discuss opportunities within Highberg, please contact HR – Kelly van der Heijde via kelly.vanderheijde@highberg.com.