POSTED: 9th September 2025
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible
FULL TIME, ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
MISSION TO METRICS
The mission of The Ocean Cleanup is to develop and scale technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic.
You will support our mission by bringing compliance expertise to the team. This is an exceptional opportunity for driven legal professionals to apply their skills while contributing to meaningful environmental impact within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
THE ASSIGNMENT
We are looking for an experienced Legal Compliance Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will ensure our organization maintains full adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies, while also helping to build awareness and accountability across all levels of the business.
In your role, you must be comfortable with managing and writing policies (like the Third-Party Engagement policy, Anti-Bribery and Corruption policy, Code of Ethics) in an understandable and pragmatic manner. Working closely with the General Counsel, you will be responsible for mapping legal and regulatory requirements, drafting and updating compliance policies, supporting their implementation throughout the organization, conducting compliance checks, delivering training, and handling concerns and complaints, when applicable. You will also provide secondary support in data protection and privacy compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional who enjoys turning legal and regulatory requirements into practical solutions that strengthen the organization and its governance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Policy & Regulatory Framework
“Even if you don’t meet every professional qualification listed, we strongly encourage you to apply if you believe you have the right skills, experience, and motivation to contribute to our mission. We recognize that talent and potential come in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and unconventional career paths. If you’re passionate about the work we do and confident in your ability to make an impact, don’t hesitate to submit your application—we’d love to hear from you”
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible
FULL TIME, ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
MISSION TO METRICS
The mission of The Ocean Cleanup is to develop and scale technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic.
You will support our mission by bringing compliance expertise to the team. This is an exceptional opportunity for driven legal professionals to apply their skills while contributing to meaningful environmental impact within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
We are looking for an experienced Legal Compliance Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will ensure our organization maintains full adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies, while also helping to build awareness and accountability across all levels of the business.
In your role, you must be comfortable with managing and writing policies (like the Third-Party Engagement policy, Anti-Bribery and Corruption policy, Code of Ethics) in an understandable and pragmatic manner. Working closely with the General Counsel, you will be responsible for mapping legal and regulatory requirements, drafting and updating compliance policies, supporting their implementation throughout the organization, conducting compliance checks, delivering training, and handling concerns and complaints, when applicable. You will also provide secondary support in data protection and privacy compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional who enjoys turning legal and regulatory requirements into practical solutions that strengthen the organization and its governance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Policy & Regulatory Framework
- Monitor external laws/regulations, assess risks, draft, update and maintain internal policies accordingly.
- Ensure effective policy implementation and propose mitigation for compliance risks.
- Develop and deliver tailored compliance training.
- Promote awareness through workshops and communications.
- Conduct compliance checks and internal review.
- Track and analyze compliance incidents, risks, and trends.
- Handle compliance complaints and coordinate responses or investigations, when applicable.
- Assist in aligning compliance with organizational governance.
- Prepare reports and embed compliance into decision-making.
- Support GDPR/privacy law compliance, including training, assessments, and incident tracking.
“Even if you don’t meet every professional qualification listed, we strongly encourage you to apply if you believe you have the right skills, experience, and motivation to contribute to our mission. We recognize that talent and potential come in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and unconventional career paths. If you’re passionate about the work we do and confident in your ability to make an impact, don’t hesitate to submit your application—we’d love to hear from you”
- 5+ years of professional experience in compliance function and, legal, or regulatory roles
- Thorough understanding of compliance frameworks (i.e. whistleblowing, third party risk management, anti-corruption and bribery), well know compliance certification is desired
- Demonstrated experience in drafting and implementing compliance policies
- Background in compliance training, monitoring, and handling complaints
- Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks; data protection experience is a plus
- Experience with setting up risk management frameworks (in a scale-up environment)
- Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to independently deal with sensitive and confidential matters
- Pragmatic where possible, but thorough when needed
- Thrives in a fast-paced, international environment
- Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude, with the ability to engage staff at all levels
- Mature and independent while being a great team player
- Intrinsic motivation to work on our ambitious and meaningful goal
- A commitment to accuracy, accountability, professionalism and integrity
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Starting date - As soon as possible
- Location - Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
- Please note: because we are a non-profit, our salaries reflect that of an organization fully reliant on donations rather than that of a commercial entity. Conducting a pre-employment check may be part of this recruitment process. At The Ocean Cleanup, we believe we are stronger together, while harnessing the uniqueness each individual brings. That is why we take a fair, equal opportunity, and transparent approach to hiring and welcome special needs requests.