Overview
Legal Counsel Jobs in Gorinchem, South Holland, Netherlands at Damen
Title: Legal Counsel
Company: Damen
Location: Gorinchem, South Holland, Netherlands
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Context
The Legal Counsel will engage with the various legal aspects of the business within the division Damen Offshore and Specialized Vessels (hereinafter: OSV) and will advise the internal organization. These aspects relate to amongst others (international) contract law, claims, securities, intellectual property and compliance. The Legal Counsel is a point of contact for the management team and the business and is a representative of OSV towards internal stakeholders and external parties.
Position within the organization
Direct report to the Finance Director of OSV
Indirect report to the Chief Counsel
Work Level
University (WO)
Profile
Masters of law degree, preferably in contract law
5 to 10 years’ experience as in-house company lawyer or at a law/consultancy firm
In-depth knowledge and experience of contract law
Experience with shipbuilding / maritime industry is an advantage
Experience with claims & litigation
Experience with (public) tender procedures
Both team player and able to work independently (self-managing)
Responsible, accurate and quality-oriented
Pro-active and taking initiative
Strong (intercultural) communication and negotiation skills
Solution-oriented, ability to translate theory into a practical approach for the business
Excellent command of the Dutch and English language in writing and speaking
Ability to frequently travel and work abroad all over the world
Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities
Provide advice and support to the business on various legal aspects
Support the sales and division teams during tender procedures or direct sales offers and negotiations: review of tender documentation on legal aspects, review or draft contracts, align contracts with appendices, ensure consistency of main contracts with terms and conditions of subcontracts, prepare legal reports
Ensure compliance within the division with company policies and applicable laws and regulations and advise management on legal implications of changes
Assist the business (project teams and management team) with claims and litigation procedures, review progress thereof and liaise with and manage external lawyers/advisors
Negotiate, review and/or draft documentation for (general) business transactions and prepare and advise the management of the division
Prepare, review and modify contractual instruments (standards, procedures, tools) to assist and support various business activities and create awareness
Interact actively within the Damen Group with other disciplines such as design & planning, corporate legal and legal within other divisions, compliance, contract management, finance, risk and insurance
Recruiter:
Gerard Eggink
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