Legal counsel maritime infrastructure projects Vacatures

Over de vacature

Overview

In this role you partner with operations, commercial, and project teams to provide practical legal guidance across the full project lifecycle. You will support tendering, contract negotiations, project execution, and dispute resolution for international maritime and infrastructure projects. You will identify and mitigate legal and contractual risks while helping meet commercial objectives in a compliant, responsible manner. You'll work with multiple divisions in a global, project-driven environment and engage in ongoing legal and regulatory developments to safeguard projects and company interests.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden / Benefits

• competitive salary
• holiday entitlement 26 days
• non-contributory pension
• group health insurance
• leased car
• hybrid work arrangement (partial remote)

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Provide legal support during prequalification and tender phases, reviewing tender documents
• Draft and review a broad range of commercial contracts
• Advise project teams on legal and contractual matters during project execution
• Support compliance and risk mitigation by raising contract awareness
• Manage and coordinate legal proceedings, including international arbitration and court cases
• Collaborate with staff departments and commercial teams to assess and mitigate risks
• Monitor developments in (inter)national legislation, case law, and emerging technologies including AI
• Ensure compliance with SHE-Q policies and contribute to improvement initiatives

Belangrijkste vereisten

• Master's degree in law (EU-recognized)

• Minimum 3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably international law firm or international construction/shipping

• Knowledge of international construction and maritime contracts (FIDIC, LOGIC, NEC, IMCA, BIMCO) is preferred

• Excellent command of English (written and spoken)

• Willingness to travel and negotiate contracts abroad

• Commercially minded

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Pragmatic approach

• Contract drafting and review

• Arbitration and dispute resolution

• Regulatory and compliance monitoring

Over de vacature

Overview

As (Senior) Legal Counsel International Projects, you will provide legal support for international offshore construction efforts, with a focus on subsea cable installation and coastal energy infrastructure. You will work with cross-functional teams to navigate contractual, maritime, and commercial challenges, shaping risk management and compliance across projects. You will collaborate closely with the offshore energy unit to enable successful project delivery at scale. This role offers an opportunity to influence complex international projects and contribute to the company's leadership in subsea energy solutions.

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Advise on and negotiate international contracts for offshore construction projects
• Draft and review contractual, maritime and commercial agreements
• Manage risk assessment and compliance for cross-border work
• Support commercial negotiations and project plans with internal teams
• Coordinate with external counsel and regulatory stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to maritime laws and industry standards
• Support bid and tender processes with legal input
• Provide guidance on dispute resolution and claims management

Belangrijkste vereisten

• Contract law
• Commercial law
• Maritime law