Job description

• Review and drafting of contracts.
• Support of the organization (procurement) during negotiations and on other legal aspects of the business.
• Develop templates and other contracting tools.
• Legal training for colleagues of other departments to create legal awareness and to avoid legal risks during negotiations / precontractual phase.
• Support of projects as contract manager, analysing the main project contract terms & conditions, including appendixes, and identifying areas of possible risks and opportunities related to the execution of the contract in general and in relation to subcontractors and other suppliers in specific.
• Identifying possible contractual issues and propose solutions in case of disputes and support project management on legal and/or contractual implications. 
• Correct contract administration and documentation during the (pre)contract life cycle, implements changes in contracts and/or appendixes and handling claims when needed during execution of the contract including during warranty period, in close consultation with the legal counsels and (project) management.
• Preparing contract changes for internal review and approval.
• Monitoring transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with company policies as all applicable (int.) laws and regulations.
• Prepare, review, and modify contractual instruments to assist and support various business activities.

Job requirements

• Msc in (Dutch) Law
• Experience preferably gained in international shipbuilding business, or manufacturing or construction business.
• Experience in general in-company legal counsel practices and international or national contract law.
• Dutch and English language skills
• Due to the military nature of the projects, applicants from outside the EU will not be considered
• A background check will be part of the selection procedure

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%