Linda Nieuwenhuijsen

Lead Legal Operations @ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Utrecht Area

About

As Lead Legal Operations at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, I focus on driving efficiency, structure, and scalability across legal processes. My work involves optimizing workflows, supporting technology adoption, and enabling better decision-making through structured and data-driven approaches. Alongside my core role, I have a growing interest in how AI and automation can be applied responsibly within enterprise environments. I completed the AIGP coursework, focusing on AI governance, risk, and practical implementation challenges.

Experience

  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (3 yrs)
    • Lead Legal Operations
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

      Driving operational excellence across the legal function, with a focus on service delivery, technology adoption, and cost efficiency. Leading the implementation of LegalTech solutions, including AI-enabled tools, through a structured roadmap, supported by targeted training programs and clear success metrics. Focused on embedding technology into day-to-day workflows to improve scalability and decision-making. Managing external counsel relationships with a data-driven approach, delivering measurable cost reductions while improving service quality and consistency. Working at the intersection of legal, business, and technology to support more efficient, future-ready ways of operating.

    • Legal Operations Project Manager
      Sep 2024 - Jun 2025 · 10 mos

      Initiated and led a pilot to establish Legal Operations within KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, successfully demonstrating its value and laying the foundation for the function’s continued development within the organization. Developed and pitched a Legal Operations strategy focused on improving efficiency, transparency, and service delivery across the legal department. Leveraged existing tools and resources to introduce more structured, scalable ways of working, enhancing operational efficiency without requiring significant new investment. Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to identify operational pain points and implement practical, technology-enabled solution.

    • Corporate Legal Counsel Privacy
      Jul 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs

      Specialized in advising on (international) privacy regulations, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other global data protection frameworks.

  • Danone (3 yrs 2 mos)
    • Legal & Compliance Counsel
      Jun 2020 - Jul 2023 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      Focused on Privacy, IT & IP.

    • Board Member - Young Danone (YUP)
      Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr

  • Legal Intern at Albert Heijn
    Jul 2019 - Aug 2019 · 2 mos

  • Legal Advisor at Flexpat
    Jul 2017 - Jan 2018 · 7 mos

    Flexpat is the perfect platform for IT, Design, and Digital Marketing specialists who want to be location-independent.

  • Study Association ECU'92 (1 yr)
    • Chairman Economic Career Day
      Jul 2016 - Jan 2017 · 7 mos

    • Acquisition Coordinator Economic Career Day
      Feb 2016 - Jan 2017 · 1 yr