Legal Counsel

Our client is an established organization that delivers technical and project-based solutions for clients across various sectors. They combine engineering expertise with innovation, quality, and collaboration to successfully complete complex projects. The company values reliability, safety, and teamwork in everything they do.

Position Overview

The Legal Counsel will provide comprehensive legal support across the company’s operations. The role covers a wide range of responsibilities, including commercial contracting, claims management, partnerships, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A). Working closely with project, business, and leadership teams, the Legal Counsel will contribute to effective risk management, business growth, and compliance across different areas of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contracting & Project Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including EPC, transport & installation, chartering, and subcontracting agreements.
• Advise on risk allocation, liability, indemnity, and insurance provisions.
• Support project managers and commercial teams in contract execution and change management.

2. Claims & Dispute Management

• Assess and manage claims (both defensive and offensive) arising from projects, delays, or performance issues.
• Lead or support dispute resolution processes, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
• Maintain documentation and coordinate with external counsel when required.

3. Corporate & Transactional Work

• Support the structuring, negotiation, and execution of joint ventures, consortiums, and strategic alliances.
• Provide legal advice on corporate transactions, including M&A, divestments, and reorganizations.
• Conduct legal due diligence and support integration or separation activities.

4. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Advise on anti-bribery, competition law, export control, and data protection.
• Assist with company secretarial and governance matters as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Law degree and qualification to practice in the Netherlands.
• Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), preferably in an international environment.
• Background in engineering, construction, maritime, or energy sectors preferred.
• Strong experience in contract law, claims, and transactional work (JV/M&A).
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, project-driven organization.
• Fluent in English is a must, additional language is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Commercial and strategic mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Why Apply

You’ll be part of a global team that takes on some of the world’s most complex engineering and logistics challenges. You’ll contribute to major infrastructure and energy projects while growing your legal expertise in a dynamic, international business environment.

Robert Walters Netherlands is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.