About Désirée Everdine
Freelance legal professional specializing in commercial contracts, contract review, contract drafting, Terms & Conditions, and GDPR-related legal documentation. I support international businesses with practical, business-oriented legal solutions for cross-border commercial activities across Europe.
I hold a Master's degree in Dutch Law and a postgraduate qualification in EU Law. I have worked as a Legal Contract Manager and Legal Advisor in international corporate environments, including multinational companies such as Volvo and Apoteket, as well as for public-sector and academic organizations.
I support companies, startups, and international teams with clear, practical, and legally sound documentation, helping them manage contractual risks and compliance requirements across European markets.
My services include:
• Commercial contract review and drafting
• Procurement and service agreements
• Terms & Conditions and contract templates
• GDPR compliance support, privacy policies, and Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
• Legal review of international documentation
• Multilingual legal support and legal translation
I work with legal documentation in Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, English, German, and French, combining legal expertise with strong linguistic skills to support businesses operating across European jurisdictions.
Why clients work with me:
• Master's degree in Dutch Law
• Postgraduate qualification in EU Law
• Extensive international corporate legal experience
• Experience with contracts, procurement, compliance, and GDPR-related documentation
• Strong understanding of cross-border European business environments
• Multilingual legal support
I help organizations create, review, and adapt legal documentation that is accurate, practical, and aligned with their business needs.
Dutch
Native or bilingual
Swedish
Native or bilingual
Danish
Fluent
Norwegian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
French
Fluent
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Grendel Legal AdviceOwnerLEGALJanuary 2013 - Today (13 years and 7 months)Gothenburg, SwedenI provide legal services for businesses that operate in Europe, specializing in contract drafting, review, and compliance, including commercial agreements, procurement contracts, and Terms & Conditions. I help companies create clear, practical, and legally sound documentation that protects their interests and supports business growth.In addition, I offer legal translation services for contracts, GDPR documents, and other regulatory texts between English, Dutch, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian, ensuring accuracy and compliance across jurisdictions.
- Volvo AB, BCD Travel, Apoteket AB, Netherlands' Government, Örebro UniversitetLegal Advisor & Project ManagerLEGALJanuary 2000 - January 2013 (13 years)
- Legal Advisor & Project Manager for Volvo AB, Apoteket AB, Dutch ministries, and European institutions — procurement, contracts, international coordination, EU & environmental law projects
- Lecturer & Coordinator at universities in Sweden & Netherlands — taught European history and law, developed curricula
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Education
- Master's in LawUtrecht UniversityMaster's in Law, Netherlands' and international Law
- Postgraduate European StudiesUniversité Libre de BruxellesPostgraduate European Studies