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Senior Consultant Digital Law

Digital Transformation – Zoetermeer

About the role

As a Senior consultant digital law at Highberg, you advise our clients in the public and semi-public sectors on various legal issues. You coordinate large projects, serve as the project manager, and guide colleagues in the execution of the project and in their development. You help our clients gain insight and oversight regarding all complex legal requirements concerning the use of data, AI, and digitization, and their implementation within an organization’s business processes: the essential link that translates legal matters into daily (IT) practice and communicates this in understandable language to various stakeholders.

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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.

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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

  • Leading (internal) teams with other (junior) colleagues on large IT projects with a legal component, maintaining close contact with clients.
  • Providing education and training for clients focused on digital legislation.
  • Conducting impact assessments on various legislation (e.g., the Digital Government Act, Electronic Publications Act, and Data Governance Act), where you practically map out the impact of a law for the client.
  • Carrying out implementation assignments to help clients comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Serving as a legal advisor within large organizations.

Who you are

  • Someone who thrives on managing multiple clients and projects simultaneously and finds fulfillment in making a social impact.
  • Someone who can swiftly understand and communicate a problem in a clear manner, both verbally and in writing.
  • Someone who relishes tackling multidisciplinary strategic issues involving diverse stakeholders.
  • A sociable individual who values client relationships, identifies commercial opportunities, and takes decisive action.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch.

What we are asking

  • A completed WO (Master’s) degree in Law with a specialization in IT, privacy, and/or health law.
  • At least 8 years of work experience in the field of privacy, information security, IT law, or similar areas.
  • Commercial skills, including experience in writing project proposals and quotes.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch.
  • Experience in the public sector is a plus.
  • Additional education or certification in IT, privacy, and/or health law (such as CIPP/E or Grotius Academy in IT, data & law, or Privacy law) is a plus.

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.
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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.

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Our application process

At Highberg, we see applying as a meaningful two‑way conversation. It is about finding the right match for you as well as for us. Our selection process is transparent, thoughtful, and efficient, so you gain a clear understanding of who we are and how we work. Here is what you can expect:

1 Introductory conversation

We start with an introductory conversation to get to know you better. We discuss your background, interests, and motivations, and we also tell you more about Highberg, our culture, and our way of working.

2 In‑depth conversation

If there is enthusiasm on both sides, you will meet with team members and or managers. We take a deeper look at your experience, ambitions, and way of collaborating, and explore together whether there is a good match with our projects and approach.

3 Case, presentation, or follow‑up conversation

Depending on the role, we may ask you to work on a short case, give a presentation, or have an additional conversation. This gives both you and us a better view of your expertise and way of thinking in practice.

4 Offer and Onboarding

If we are both keen to move forward, you will quickly receive an offer. After that, we provide a warm onboarding experience so you feel welcome from day one and quickly find your way within Highberg.

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.

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