Maritime Legal Counsel

Fugro; Nootdorp; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

29 holidays per year plus options

Extensive career & training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Commuting allowance

Modern pension scheme

Collective health insurance

Corporate fitness plan

Coaching through EAP

Job summary

A global maritime services company is seeking a Maritime Legal Counsel based in Nootdorp. The role includes assessing contracts, fostering team collaboration, and providing legal training. Candidates should have extensive maritime legal experience and proficiency in English. Attractive perks include a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and significant career opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least five years of dedicated legal experience within a maritime environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Effective in communicating legal issues constructively.

Responsibilities

• Assess, negotiate, and advise on contracts in accordance with internal guidelines.
• Support the commercial and business development teams.
• Provide internal training on legal topics.

Skills

Maritime law expertise

Contract negotiation

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Proficiency in English

Education

Qualified shipping lawyer

Job description

Maritime Legal Counsel

From our head office in Nootdorp, you will play a key role within the Legal team supporting Fugro’s Global Fleet Services. As legal counsel, you are a key contributor to a globally connected legal network, collaborating with colleagues across jurisdictions to navigate complex legal landscapes. This is not just a legal function – it’s a strategic partnership embedded in a dynamic, international operation. You’re part of the business, not just advising from the sidelines. You gain deeper insight and make long‑term impact. Your expertise will help shape the legal framework underpinning Fugro’s fleet operations, from compliance and intellectual property to specialised maritime law.

Legal Matters

• Chartering agreements for vessels
• Contracts for fleet maintenance and repair
• Vessel acquisitions and transfers
• Flagging and registration processes
• Maritime insurance claims
• Shipbuilding and autonomous vessel operations
• Crewing arrangements and flag state compliance

Your Role

• Assess, negotiate, and advise on contracts in accordance with internal guidelines; draft contracts yourself.
• Develop improvements in procedures and standardisation to enhance the efficiency of legal support.
• Support the commercial and business development teams in entering into contracts and project teams with claims during project execution.
• Support the management of the Global Fleet Services organisation in business development, assessing partnership and collaboration agreements.
• Provide internal training on legal topics, including contracting and terms.

Your Track Record

• You are a qualified shipping lawyer with at least five years of dedicated legal experience within a maritime environment, specialising in maritime practice, P&I clubs, or similar sectors.
• You have demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team and foster strong professional relationships.
• You are proficient in raising awareness of legal issues through constructive communication and guidance.
• You have excellent proficiency, both oral and written, in English.

What Fugro Offers

• A competitive salary
• 29 holidays per year (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days
• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies
• Commuting allowance
• Modern pension scheme
• Collective health insurance
• Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan
• Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Next Steps

Please visit our Company Page to find out more on what it is like to work at Fugro. If you have any further questions, please contact Dominique Wesenbeek, Talent Acquisition Partner, tel. +31 (0)6 - 38599556.

After you have applied:

• You will receive an automated confirmation‑email of the receipt of your application.
• If we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. You will also receive a message if we will not invite you.
• After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round.
• If we are both still positive after the second interview, we will make you an offer and hope to welcome you at Fugro!

Disclaimer for Recruitment Agencies

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.