Marktplaats is one of the Netherlands' leading online marketplaces, helping make commerce more sustainable by giving products an extended life. With over 2.1 million buyers and sellers visiting our platform every day, around 350,000 new listings added daily and users spending an average of 22 minutes per visit, we're building a platform that people use and trust. Every connection we enable helps people save money, earn money and reduce waste. As part of Adevinta, one of Europe's leading online classifieds groups, we're building products that make buying and selling second-hand products simpler, safer and better for everyone.
This role sits within our Legal & Privacy function in our Amsterdam office, home to over 300 talented professionals, where cross-functional teams design, develop and scale the products that millions of users rely on every day across our Benelux marketplaces, Marktplaats and 2dehands/2ememain.
You will lead our Legal & Privacy team, reporting to the CFO. You will work closely with the Leadership Team and business stakeholders to manage legal risks, support commercial decisions and ensure strong governance across our Benelux marketplaces. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will combine strategic advice with day-to-day legal matters, while improving how the legal function operates and supports the business.
The challenge: Building a legal function that keeps pace with a fast-moving business, balancing regulatory requirements and legal risks with commercial priorities. Strengthening governance, simplifying processes and making better use of technology and external expertise, while supporting business transformation and delivering high-quality legal advice with a lean team.
This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. While we offer flexibility, we value in-person collaboration and encourage our teams to spend regular time in the office.
Want to learn more about life at Marktplaats? Visit our Careers page to explore our culture, benefits and what it's like to work with us.
Our culture is built on these five principles, shaping how we work together, build products and create value for our customers.
🛠️ Ownership: We take ownership, step in where needed and make things happen.
🤝 Engagement: We show up for each other, build meaningful connections, celebrate success and enjoy the ride together.
❤️ Customer Focus: We put our customers at the heart of our decisions, back our ideas with data and deliver value that makes a difference.
⚡Execution: We move with purpose, challenge ideas respectfully, act with confidence and deliver at pace.
💡Curiosity: We ask questions, challenge the status quo, embrace learning and turn insights into better decisions.
Marktplaats is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
If you feel you don’t meet all of the listed requirements but are still excited about this role, we encourage you to apply anyway! Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups sometimes self-select out, we’re interested in your potential as much as your experience.
Marktplaats is part of Adevinta, a leading online classifieds group and champion for sustainable commerce with a focus on Europe. Together, we are changing commerce.
With an average of over 8 million unique visitors and around 350,000 new advertisements per day, Marktplaats is the largest online marketplace in the Netherlands for private and business sellers of second-hand and new products.
There is something for everyone on Marktplaats. Four new ads are added every second. From furniture and clothing to cars and everyday products, it finds a second, third or even fourth life through Marktplaats. At Marktplaats, every deal makes a big difference. Every month we connect millions of buyers and sellers. In this way, users of Marktplaats jointly contribute to a world in which people share more and waste less.
