Legal Counsel

Huisman; Schiedam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 holiday days (base)

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Group health insurance

Bicycle scheme

Company bar events

Job summary

Huisman in Schiedam, Netherlands, invites a seasoned Legal Counsel to join a global team delivering high-value contract work across renewables and maritime projects. You will draft, negotiate and finalize commercial contracts and ensure legal information stays current in corporate databases, translating legislation into practical guidelines.

You bring a Master’s in Law, several years’ experience as a Company Lawyer or Legal Counsel, strong English legal drafting skills, excellent communication,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law, preferably international or commercial law.
• Several years of professional experience as a Company Lawyer or Legal Counsel.
• Strong drafting and English commercial-law skills.
• Excellent communication, with ability to translate legal complexity into business advice.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new requirements and prioritise.
• Results-oriented and client-focused.
• Affinity for renewables, maritime, or technical industries.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Good negotiation and analytical skills.
• Managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and finalise commercial contracts.
• Keep internal legal information up-to-date in databases (contracts, corporate data).
• Translate legislation into legal guidelines, procedures, and models.
• Support drafting of legal letters, notes, and decisions per policies.
• Assist with handling of legal issues, claims, disputes, and litigation for the organisation.

Skills

Contract drafting and negotiation

English commercial law

Communication skills

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Analytical thinking

Leadership experience

Education

Master's degree in Law

Tools

Legal databases

Job description

Vacancy: Legal Counsel who is ‘equipped for impact’

Do you, as Legal Counsel, want to be part of a globally operating team of innovators? Do you also think bigger than big? And do you have what it takes to make an impact? Then we might be looking for you. Find out more about our vacancy for as Legal Counsel.

About Our Organisation

We are Huisman. We develop step changing technical solutions and translate these into the design and construction of the largest onshore and offshore installations. For decades, we have been working all over the world for offshore wind, geothermal, oil & gas, leisure and civil industries.

With our passionate workforce and worldwide production, service & sales facilities we are equipped for impact in these times of energy transition.

“What could be more satisfying than working on a contract, seeing it being built in the factory next to your office, and then installed on board a vessel at the quayside in front of your workplace?”

About The Position Of Legal Counsel

What to expect of the Legal Counsel position within Huisman?

This position offers the opportunity to expand your horizons within a dynamic and international organisation that values personal development and growth. Innovation, quality, flexibility, and creativity are essential to achieving the company's goals. You will join a team of professionals dedicated to maintaining these values.

As Legal Counsel, your role is to provide advice in accordance with relevant legislation, legal policies, and organisational procedures. If necessary, you will work in collaboration with external parties to minimise legal risks and support the execution of various working processes. You will collaborate with colleagues from various departments, including sales, finance, project management, service, and supply chain.

Personal development and education opportunities are part of the deal. We would also like to point out the other advantages of working at Huisman, such as the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking innovations, an excellent employment conditions package and regular drinks in our own bar.

What do we expect of you?

At Huisman, your responsibilities will include drafting, negotiating, and finalizing commercial contracts. You will also be responsible for ensuring that internal legal information is up-to-date and available in legal databases, such as corporate data, contracts, and agreements. Additionally, you will analyze and contribute to the translation of relevant legislation into legal guidelines, procedures, codes, contracts, and models, and support their implementation. Supporting the drafting of legal letters, notes, and decisions in accordance with legal policies and procedures. Contributing to the effective handling of legal issues, claims, disputes, and litigation in favour of the organisation.

Wondering if you are 'equipped for impact'?

You Are/have

• A Master’s degree in Law, preferably in international or commercial law;


• Several years of professional experience as a Company Lawyer, Legal Counsel, or in the legal profession;


• Legal and drafting skills, preferably with expertise in English commercial law;


• Strong communication skills, with the ability to adapt your communication style to different stakeholders and translate legal complexity into clear, practical business advice.


• Able to adapt quickly to new requirements and know how to prioritise;


• Results-oriented and client-focused;


• Affinity for the renewables, maritime, or technical industries.


• The flexibility to travel internationally;


• Good negotiation and analytical skills;


• Managerial experience;

Some Practical Things We Need You To Have

• An EU passport/valid work permit for The Netherlands;


• A good command of the English language verbally and in writing;

More About Huisman

We design and produce in-house and deliver our turn-key products to clients worldwide. Our clients choose us for our entrepreneurial spirit, skills, reliability, and innovative solutions. Examples? Consider the Fibre Rope System we developed for the subsea development of crane applications. So, if you join Huisman make sure you are equipped for impact. In other words, surprise us, our clients and… yourself!

What do we have to offer?

• Think big and make big, all in one location. At Huisman Schiedam, both our office and production facilities are based on a single site.


• An open, informal and no-nonsense culture with short lines of communication.


• An international working environment with ample opportunities for career progression and personal development.


• An excellent benefits package tailored to your experience and qualifications.


• A minimum of 29 holiday days (based on full-time employment) with the option to purchase an additional 10 days.


• Participation in a collective pension scheme in line with the Wtp.


• Eligibility for a bonus scheme.


• Access to collective health insurance, with Huisman contributing as your employer.


• Take advantage of tax benefits through our bicycle scheme.


• Huisman organises sporting activities, such as a ski trip, as well as various social events, including large-scale company parties where colleagues come together and get to know each other better.s.

Does this sound like you?

Disclaimer For Recruitment And Selection Agencies

We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies. Proposing candidates without invitation is not appreciated and will not be considered by Huisman. Applications received are property of Huisman. We don’t appreciate acquisition and this also applies to Huisman colleagues or associated Huisman companies.