Legal Counsel (Commercial)

Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for you,

Legal Counsel, Commercial

to join our Legal, Commercial team in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. (office relocation to Rotterdam city center will be planned for summer 2027.)

You will focus on providing legal advice within Legal, Commercial team’s responsibility area, more specifically:

• Support commercial activities by serving as a Legal`s first point of contact for RP EMEA Renewable Fuels Key Account and Trading teams;

• Support them in managing main legal risks related to their activities and in their daily contracting, including supporting key account managers and traders in negotiating, drafting and commenting individual deals; and

• Provide legal support for other RP and OP commercial activities, as needed.

You will cooperate closely with business and other internal stakeholders. Together with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

Real impact right now. We create solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. We live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves.

Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities, fostering both courage and curiosity. As a global company, collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities.

• Master's degree in law

• At least four years of relevant experience from legal work

• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, including an excellent command of English

• Responsible attitude and safety-oriented mindset

• High integrity combined with a business-minded approach to legal matters and a genuine desire to proactively collaborate with stakeholders

• Humble, yet can-do attitude, excellent problem-solving skills and a result-driven mindset focused on continuous improvement in a constantly developing commercial environment

• Desire and ability to be a supportive colleague for your team

• As we want our people to feel good, we appreciate your ability to lead your work

We look forward to receiving your CV and application by August 25, 2026.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Debbie Veldmeijer, Talent Acquisition Specialist a.i.

Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered. We will contact you within 2 weeks after uploading your application. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com