Legal Counsel – Central Europe

Vanderlande; Veghel; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days

Lease car allowance

Flexible working hours

Health & Wellbeing budget

Commuting allowance

Working from home allowance

Collective pension scheme

On-site company health centres

Vanderlande Academy and training facilities

Company restaurant and coffee bar

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a Legal Counsel to support business operations in the Airports and Distribution domains primarily across Benelux and DACH. The ideal candidate will provide practical legal advice throughout the project lifecycle and have at least 7 years of experience, preferably in an international corporate environment.

The position involves drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, guiding legal processes, and collaborating with various stakeholders in project management. The role offers hybrid working conditions and a variety of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in an international corporate environment or law firm.
• Proven experience in project business related to engineering, infrastructure, or logistics.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice for Benelux and DACH projects.
• Negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Support and advise on tender processes.

Skills

Contract drafting and negotiation

Project business understanding

Risk assessment and mitigation

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented approach

Proactive mindset

Fluent in English

Knowledge of German

Knowledge of Dutch

Education

Law degree (Master's or equivalent)

Job description

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to support our business in the Airports and Distribution domains, mainly across the Benelux and DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). In this role, you will act as a trusted legal advisor, supporting both customer-facing and supplier-related activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic, solution-oriented legal advice to the business for projects in Benelux and DACH.
• Draft, review, comment on, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, both on the customer and supplier side.
• Support and advise on tender and bid processes, including identification and mitigation of legal risks.
• Guide and support the internal approval process, ensuring compliance with Vanderlande’s governance and policies.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, including Sales, Project Management, Procurement, and Finance, to achieve balanced commercial and legal outcomes.
• Deliver legal input throughout the project lifecycle, from bid stage to contract execution and project delivery, in close co‑operation with Contract Management and Project Management.
• Provide training and guidance to business teams on legal topics, contract management, and risk awareness.
• Act as the subject matter expert for the worldwide corporate insurance program.

Your profile

• Law degree (Master’s or equivalent).
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience, ideally in an international corporate environment or leading law firm.
• Proven experience in project business, preferably in engineering, infrastructure, logistics, or comparable industries.
• Strong experience in contract drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements.
• Sound understanding of risk assessment and mitigation in project environments.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, international environment and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Team‑oriented, proactive, and committed personality.
• Occasional travel will be required.
• Strong English skills, written and spoken; preferably fluent in German and Dutch.

What do we offer?

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Lease car allowance.
• Flexible working hours.
• A hybrid workplace with 40% working from home and 60% in the office.
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300 per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• On‑site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety of Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• A great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Background screening

For this position it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications, or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision. Candidates will always be informed about the process and their rights before any screening is initiated.