Tax Counsel

Heerema Marine Contractors; Leiden; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Pension plan

30 days holiday + option to buy 10

Gym access and wellness

Job summary

Heerema Marine Contractors in Leiden seeks an all-round international tax counsel to actively shape tax strategy across Tender to project execution. You work with Legal, Procurement and Finance to ensure compliant, efficient tax structures and identify opportunities to optimize the group’s global tax position.

You bring a Master’s degree in tax law, international tax experience, and a hands-on, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in tax law, tax economics or a suitable equivalent.
• Experience in an international tax environment with a solid understanding of international tax concepts.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand project execution its uncertainties, commercial drivers, and business challenges.
• Identify tax requirements and obligations in relevant jurisdictions.
• Translate business and tax insights into practical, competitive, and technically robust tender submissions.
• Clearly communicate project tax requirements and engage the relevant team members and stakeholders from Commercial, Project Management.
• Review client and subcontractor contracts and prepare qualifications for negotiations, ensuring consistency across contractual arrangements while adapting terms, where appropriate, to the relevant scope of work.
• Support the implementation of tax obligations taking operational dynamics into account and safeguard HMC from pitfalls.
• Prepare clear, fit-for-purpose technical memos and communications, tailored to the intended audience and purpose.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

English communications

Hands-on mentality

Ambitious to deliver

Education

Master’s degree in tax law

Tax economics

Job description

Ready for a job that directly contributes to business opportunities and business operations of the company instead of advising from the sidelines.

Your role in the story:

As all-round international tax specialists our team of tax counsels are directly involved (and relied on) in materializing business opportunities and business operations of the company. It is a dynamic and demanding job, but very satisfying when we share the success as a project is awarded. Together with our Taxation department team members we add value to the full core business cycle, from commercial tender to project execution and post project tax management.

Who will you work with?:

Together with other Tax Counsels you will work closely with Legal and Procurement and it will be your job to:

• Understand project execution its uncertainties, commercial drivers, and business challenges;
• Identify tax requirements and obligations in relevant jurisdictions;
• Translate business and tax insights into practical, competitive, and technically robust tender submissions;
• Clearly communicate project tax requirements and engage the relevant team members and stakeholders from Commercial, Project Management;
• Review client and subcontractor contracts and prepare qualifications for negotiations, ensuring consistency across contractual arrangements while adapting terms, where appropriate, to the relevant scope of work;
• Support the implementation of tax obligations taking operational dynamics into account and safeguard HMC from pitfalls;
• Prepare clear, fit-for-purpose technical memos and communications, tailored to the intended audience and purpose.

Key ingredients for success:

• You have a Master’s degree in tax law, tax economics or a suitable equivalent;
• You have experience in an international tax environment with a solid understanding of international tax concepts;
• You have strong analytical problem-solving skills;
• You have a down to earth personality with hands-on mentality and constructive attitude;
• You are ambitious to deliver and ensure quality of work;You have strong written and verbal communications skills in English; along with the ability to communicate effectively with other team members and different stakeholders;

Your future colleagues:

You will work closely with the Legal, Procurement, Commercial, and Finance teams. Together, you will ensure that Heerema’s international projects are structured and executed with full tax compliance and efficiency, while continuously identifying opportunities to optimize our global tax position.

Your Foundation for Success:

At our core, we champion an entrepreneurial spirit and a relentless pursuit of growth. We seek individuals who excel in personal development, seize opportunities where others see challenges, and turn them into success. Whether you're a creative problem-solver, an ambitious go-getter, or someone who thrives in collaboration, we cultivate a culture of passion, dedication, and continuous improvement. Personal leadership and initiative are non-negotiable: you own your growth and the impact you make. If you tackle challenges with a creative yet practical mindset, drive goals with determination, and add value to diverse teams, you'll thrive with us. Together, we create impact and drive meaningful change, always focused on results.

Here’s why people love working with us:

• Working on innovative and challenging projects worldwide;
• Strong compensation & benefits, including an annual bonus plan tied to company performance (bonus basis = your annual gross salary + 13th month + 8% holiday allowance);
• Future-proof pension: gross scheme covering base + 13th month + holiday allowance, with no mandatory contribution up to €72,488.52.;
• 30 days off to recharge, with the option to buy 10 extra days;
• Free access to our in-house gym, including fitness classes;
• Activities to connect with colleagues (e.g., our Friday-afternoon get-together);
• A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden.

The application process

The application process will consist of two interviews, an online assessment, and contract negotiations. At the end of the process, we will cordially welcome you aboard.

Want to make the impossible possible together? We’d love to meet you!