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Legal Counsel Wind & Marine

Hybrid in Utrecht·Part-time·Added 19 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Ballast Nedam

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Utrecht
Contract: Permanent, part-time hours
Languages: Dutch
Experience: 5+ years

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

You have a completed degree in Dutch law, with a specialization in civil law or construction law, supplemented by at least five years of relevant work experience as an in-house counsel or lawyer, preferably within the construction, offshore, energy, or maritime sector, or as a lawyer with experience advising construction companies.
You have knowledge of and experience with international contract forms within the offshore and maritime sector, such as FIDIC, LOGIC, and BIMCO.
You feel at home in a dynamic, international environment in which risks and time pressure play an important role.
You are a good sparring partner for our business and fellow legal colleagues. Additionally, you are pragmatic and problem-solving, analytically strong, and possess commercial insight.
You speak and write fluent Dutch and English. Knowledge of other foreign languages is a nice bonus in our international environment.
You are willing to travel occasionally for projects and negotiations abroad.
You are available between 32 and 40 hours per week.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Attractive salary appropriate to your knowledge and experience;
In addition to your salary, you receive a fixed amount for sustainable employability, which contributes to staying healthy (2.3% according to the Bouw & Infra collective labor agreement);
43 days off according to the Bouw & Infra collective labor agreement. Of these days, 13 are paid out in your individual budget; you can choose to buy these days back;
A strong package of secondary employment benefits such as standard insurance for all employee risks, pension schemes, and an extra supplement for disability;
A laptop and a smartphone;
You can choose between an electric lease car or using your own car, for which you will receive a fixed allowance and a mileage allowance;
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The role

Are you an experienced legal professional who enjoys working on complex and innovative infrastructure and energy projects? At Ballast Nedam Wind & Marine in Utrecht, you will get the chance to play an important role in national and international projects in the fields of offshore wind, maritime infrastructure, and sustainable energy.

As (Senior) Legal Counsel, you will advise management and project teams on various contractual issues. You will review and negotiate contracts, manage legal and commercial risks, and provide support for tenders, collaborations, claims, and disputes. Thanks to your sharp legal insight and pragmatic approach, you will contribute to the successful realization of challenging projects.

You will work closely with colleagues within the business unit and external stakeholders, and you will receive plenty of room to further develop yourself within a dynamic and international project environment.

Why this position?

Working on impactful projects within the energy transition;
A lot of responsibility and direct influence on projects;
Collaborating with driven professionals in an innovative and international environment;
Location Utrecht with flexibility in hybrid working.