Madeleine Molster
Madeleine is a founding partner of Sagiure and a strategic legal advisor specializing in international employment and contract law. She works closely with clients to align legal advice with their business objectives, often becoming a trusted part of their team rather than an external adviser.
Practice Areas
Madeleine focuses on the intersection of employment law and contract law, regularly supporting clients with international and cross-border matters.
Labor & Employment Law (L&E)
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Governance
Cross-Border Workforce
L&E Restructuring and M&A
Contract Lifecycle Management
Workplace Investigations
Employee Consultation
Sick Leave & Disability
Industry Recognition
Madeleine is an active member of several professional organizations, including:
Gold Status Advisor, Employment Matters: IR Global, and Member of the Employment Steering Committee (since 2021)
Vereniging Arbeidsrecht Advocaten Nederland (VAAN)
Vereniging Arbeidsrecht Advocaten Nederland (VAAN)
European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA)
European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA)
American Bar Association (ABA)
American Bar Association (ABA)
The Netherlands Legal Bar Association (NOvA)
The Netherlands Legal Bar Association
(NOvA)
Academie voor de Rechtspraktijk (AVDR)
Academie voor de Rechtspraktijk (AVDR)
European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC)
European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC)
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Career
Madeleine began her legal career in 2005 at the Amsterdam office of CMS, where she initially practiced corporate finance law before specializing in international and cross-border employment and contract matters.
In 2008, she joined the Hague office of an international law, where she continued to develop her expertise in employment law until 2014. In January 2014, she co-founded Sagiure with her former colleague, building a firm grounded in strategic, partner-led legal counsel.
Career
Madeleine began her legal career in 2005 at the Amsterdam office of CMS, where she initially practiced corporate finance law before specializing in international and cross-border employment and contract matters.
In 2008, she joined the Hague office of an international law, where she continued to develop her expertise in employment law until 2014. In January 2014, she co-founded Sagiure with her former colleague, building a firm grounded in strategic, partner-led legal counsel.
Education
Master of Laws
LLM (Master of Laws) in Advanced Company Law – Stellenbosch University, South Africa (2003)
Master
Master’s Degree in Civil and Corporate Law – Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2004)
Postgraduate
Postgraduate Degree in Employment Law (PALA) – Erasmus University of Rotterdam (2010)
IR Global Member of the Year 2025
Madeleine was named IR Global's Member of the Year 2025, recognized for her leadership across the network's international advisor community. She co-founded the Global Mobility Committee, hosts IR Global's recurring employment and tax sessions, and has built strong cross-border partnerships across Europe and beyond. SAGIURE LEGAL has been a gold member of the network since 2018.
Giving Back to The Community
As Chair of Stichting Klassiek in de Stad in Amsterdam, Madeleine helps guide the organisation’s direction and supports its contribution to the local community. Her role helps make classical music more accessible while sustaining a valued cultural initiative in the city.
Languages Madeleine Communicates In
Giving Back to The Community
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Leadership Mentor at Roots Inspire
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Supervisory Board at Theater De Krakeling
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Appearances
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Professional Philosophy
Madeleine believes effective legal advice goes beyond rules and procedures. She combines legal precision with commercial insight, focusing on solutions that reflect practical realities and support long-term organizational objectives.
Clients appreciate her ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable guidance that fits their business strategy.
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