Legal Counsel

• As Legal Counsel Construction Law, you will be involved in complex (construction) projects at Schiphol, such as the renovation of the C-Pier.
• You will be part of the construction and procurement law team consisting of 5 people and the Corporate Legal Team of 25 people. It is a close-knit and friendly team.
• We are going for it: Schiphol must belong to the top 3 of European airports.

As Legal Counsel Construction Law, together with four other Legal Counsels, you are responsible for supporting all (strategic) procurement and collaboration contracts, both during their formation and their execution. You report to the Head of Legal Commercial. The focus of your activities lies on the many construction projects at Schiphol. Through your role, you will work across the entire business, giving you a good insight into the various activities and projects at Schiphol. Your activities are diverse, ensuring that no two days are the same. The emphasis lies in the field of construction law, general contract law, and procurement law. Since Schiphol is subject to procurement obligations, large projects must undergo a (European) tender process. The Procurement & Contracting department is responsible for the tender process, during which you advise on the legal aspects. And how you approach this? That is up to you. We rely on the way you perform your work carefully and with an eye for quality, always striving for the best result for Schiphol. You will apply your talents to, among other things:

• The tender for the renovation of the C-pier and the construction of baggage halls (Southern Development);
• Advising on the deployment of Schiphol's Main Contractors during the (major) maintenance of, for example, the runways and the terminal;
• The Tender Committee, in which you, together with the other members, decide on important milestones in tender processes;
• Steering groups of large tenders, in which you, together with senior managers from procurement and the relevant business area, determine the course of tenders;
• Handling objections and injunction proceedings in procurement procedures and writing other legal letters;
• Managing engaged law firms;
• Providing training to Procurement & Contracting and the business.

With more than 4,200 proud colleagues, we take an extra step to connect the Netherlands as well as possible to the rest of the world. Innovation, safety, and collaboration are at the forefront. Together, we give more meaning to travel and contribute to the economy and society. For more than 100 years. In the Netherlands and beyond. Did you know, by the way, that:

• ... Royal Schiphol Group is the owner and operator of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Rotterdam The Hague Airport, and Lelystad Airport?
• ... there were approximately 477,552 flight movements to and from Schiphol Airport in 2025?
• ... you strengthen the Corporate Legal business area as Legal Counsel Construction Law.

Schiphol connects your world. With the best people, we make travel safe and responsible. You contribute to this with your unique talents, such as the way you work very purposefully with focus to achieve results, and how you set your goals clearly and achieve them on time according to a good plan. For this position, you possess the following:

• A completed Master of Laws (Dutch Law);
• At least 5 years of work experience in the field of construction and procurement law as a lawyer and/or in-house counsel;
• You are able to perform your work independently and to convey your views clearly and convincingly;
• Analytical ability, good at prioritizing and building consensus;
• Socially and communicatively very skilled and excellent command of both the Dutch and English languages.

• € 6121 to € 8603 gross per month (scale 14).
• A 13th month.
• 14.4 diversity hours. You can use these hours to be (extra) off on a public holiday of your choice.
• Room for development on a professional and personal level. For example, there is a personal sustainable employability budget for, among other things, pension (contributions), financial advice, paid leave, training, (career) coaching, and vitality.
• Participation in the ABP pension fund.
• 180 vacation hours.

These are just a few of our employment conditions that apply to this position (based on a 36-hour or 40-hour work week). Schiphol has even more to offer you. For a complete overview of all employment conditions, go to Employment Conditions - Working at Schiphol.

What are your talents? What are your dreams? What is your story? We are curious about you and would like to invite you to apply. You can apply by sharing your motivation and CV with us via the application button below.

• For more information about applying at Schiphol: Schiphol Careers.
• Do you have questions about the application process? Please ask Bart Koekman via Bart.Koekman@schiphol.nl or +31 631974075
• An assessment may be part of the process.
• A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) must be submitted prior to employment.