Job description

• Supporting the legal counsel during negotiations with aligning or revision of appendixes of the main contract and ensuring consistency with all terms and conditions
• Reviewing contracts, appendixes, agreements and other documents, in close cooperation with the legal counsel to ensure consistency between all documents
• Analyzing contract terms & conditions and identifying areas of possible risks and opportunities related to the application of contract clauses
• Identifying possible contractual issues and proposing solutions in case of disputes and supporting project management on legal and or contractual implications
• Performing correct administration and documentation during the (pre)contract life cycle, implementing changes in contracts and/or appendixes and handling claims when needed during execution of the contract including during the warranty period, in close consultation with the legal counsels and (project) management
• Preparing contract changes for internal review and approval and ensuring compliance with company policies as well as applicable laws or regulations
• Ensuring compliance with the project-specific contractual administration requirements
• Professionalizing contract management through the contract life cycle, including risk management and document control
• Ensuring subcontracts and other contractual documents are consistent with all terms and conditions in the main contract
• Maintaining records of all contract correspondence, changes, status reports and other documents as supporting information for any claim or dispute arising during or after the project
• Monitor transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing, etc.)

Job requirements

• Degree in law and/or a relevant technical study
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with contract management, preferably in the shipbuilding industry
• Proven experience in international shipbuilding or maritime manufacturing sector and maritime management
• Knowledge of and experience with (inter)national contract law and corporate law
• Dutch & English communication skills (verbal& written), preferably a good command of the German language or willingness to learn such
• Ability to travel long distances and work abroad occasionally
• Due to the military nature of the projects and subsequent strict requirements, applicants from outside the EU will not be considered.
• A background check will form a part of the selection process

Our offer

• Salary depending on experience
• Annual leave: 27 days plus 13 days ADV
• Travel costs: € 10 per month for the first 10 km, then € 0.19 per km
• Pension benefit: employer 50% and employee 50%