Legal Counsel Corporate

Van Oord; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Expense allowance

32 leave days

Variable bonus

Pension scheme

Collective health insurance

Flexible WFH policy

Learning and development

Employee communities

Job summary

Van Oord is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel Corporate to join its Corporate Legal team. The role partners with senior stakeholders on corporate governance, financing and strategic transactions, while coordinating Van Oord's litigation oversight.

You will work closely with headquarters and business units to translate complex legal issues into practical advice, shaping governance structures and risk management across the group.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Dutch law with 6–8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in corporate governance, financing, and strategic transactions.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law and governance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate legal, corporate governance, M&A, financing and other strategic matters and act as a business partner for senior stakeholders.
• Support the management and maintenance of Van Oord's corporate governance framework and legal entity structure and advise on strategic transactions such as acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and financing arrangements.
• Coordinate and maintain oversight of Van Oord-wide litigation and disputes, and prepare the annual Claims & Litigation Report for the Executive Committee and Supervisory Board together with the legal teams of the business units.
• Monitor litigation-related legal risk trends and external legal spend and support the continuous improvement of disputes and litigation processes across Van Oord.

Skills

Corporate governance

M&A

Financing

Strategic transactions

Stakeholder management

Dutch-English fluency

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Dutch law

Job description

As Legal Counsel Corporate, you are part of the Corporate Legal team and report to theManagerCorporate Legal. You act as a business partner on corporate legal, corporate governance, M&A,financingand other strategic matters.You work closely with theheadquarterdepartments Strategy & Markets,Treasury,andGroup Finance and theOffshore Energy and Dredging & Infrastructure business units.You also work with external stakeholders such as financing banks, auditors, public authorities,and notaries. In addition, yousupportthe coordinationandoversightof Van Oord's litigation anddisputes. This gives you a broad view of the organisation and the opportunity to contribute to both strategic decisions and the way Van Oord manages legal risks across the group.

You are an experienced legal professional who combines strong corporate legal expertise with sound judgement and a practical approach. You enjoy working in an international environment where legal questions are closely connected to business decisions. You can navigate complex matters, communicate clearly with non-legal stakeholders and build trusted relationships across functions and business units. You remain calm when priorities are high and know when to challenge and when to find a practical way forward. You bring the following experience and skills:

• A Master's degree in Dutch law and 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in corporate legal matters within a dynamic international environment, including corporate governance, financing and strategic transactions
• In depth knowledge of corporate law and corporate governance, combined with experience in or a clear affinity with litigation and dispute resolution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear and practical advice for non-legal stakeholders
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships across functions, business units and external partners
• Fluency in Dutch and English and the resilience to remain calm and make sound decisions when working under pressure

This role gives you the opportunity to combine strategic corporate legal work with a group wide role in litigation and disputes. You will work close to senior stakeholders and have the space to shape how legal expertise supports Van Oord's future. In addition, we offer you:

• A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience
• Home office allowance
• Expense allowance
• 32 leave days per year
• Variable bonus
• Pension scheme
• Collective health insurance (optional)
• Flexible working from home policy, 2 days a week when working on a full-time basis
• Extensive learning and personal development possibilities
• You can join communities, like Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women and the Van Oord staff association
• We organise several sport events, e.g. winter sport, weekend of sailing, cycling and a motorcycle tour

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You combine strong corporate legal expertise with a practical understanding of the business. You help colleagues navigate complex corporate matters and strategic transactions while ensuring that Van Oord's governance and legal structures remain sound. At the same time, you contribute to a consistent approach to litigation and disputes across the group. You bring together information from different business units, identify legal risk trends and help senior management make informed decisions. Your work has a direct impact on how Van Oord protects its interests and creates a strong foundation for future growth.

• Advise the business on corporate legal, corporate governance, M&A, financing and other strategic matters and act as a business partner for senior stakeholders
• Support the management and maintenance of Van Oord's corporate governance framework and legal entity structure and advise on strategic transactions such as acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and financing arrangements
• Coordinate and maintain oversight of Van Oord wide litigation and disputes, and prepare the annual Claims & Litigation Report for the Executive Committee and Supervisory Board together with the legal teams of the business units
• Monitor litigation related legal risk trends and external legal spend and support the continuous improvement of disputes and litigation processes across Van Oord