Senior Legal Counsel

Within the legal department of Royal IHC’s head office in the Netherlands we have an opening for a Senior Legal Counsel with extensive knowledge of commercial law and an equal amount of hands-on experience.

As Senior Legal Counsel you will work closely together with the business and provide high quality legal advice and support throughout the Royal IHC Group in various fields such as shipbuilding, vessel conversions, stand-alone sales of equipment, services and business development. You will also contribute to the further development of the legal department and play an important role in implementing and maintaining the corporate legal framework.

You will be responsible for:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contracts - such as shipbuilding agreements – and related documentation.
• Monitoring and ensuring proper application of and compliance with legal policies and procedures.
• Maintaining and improving standard template agreements, including identifying new types of transactions that require a standardized or alternative legal approach.
• Providing tangible and hands-on legal advice on strategic commercial initiatives and in respect of commercial contracts (tenders, offers and negotiations).
• Promoting and executing cross-functional and international collaboration.
• Proactive support and assistance of the business with the opportunities ahead among others by improving the identification, assessment, and management of legal risks.
• Providing legal support to (senior) management in case of disputes, claim settlements and arbitrations (including liaising with and manage external lawyers).

To be eligible for this role, you must have:

• 7 to 10 years of experience in an in-house legal position or at a law firm (in an international setting).
• An academic education in Dutch law.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (both spoken and written).
• In depth knowledge of and experience with contract law and preferably construction law.
• A sound understanding of the commercial side of agreements and be able to develop solid relationships.
• (Preferably) knowledge about licensing and selling intellectual property.
• Strong analytical skills to quickly grasp the often versatile complexities of projects.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of seniority within the business.
• A positive attitude, can-do mentality and a flexible, results-orientated approach.
• An eye for detail and a high level of accuracy.
• A team player approach.

* These requirements give a direction to the profile we are looking. Research shows that male candidates apply if there is a 60% match and women only when there is a 100% match. Do you not meet all the requirements but do you think that this is the position for you? Then we would like to invite you to apply.

Royal IHC offers you:

• A gross monthly salary between €7062,- and €8806,- (depending on your experience), +8% holiday allowance (based on a fulltime working week).
• Good work/life balance with 40 vacation days for full-time employment with the option to buy or sell (additional) leave.
• € 0,21 per kilometer commuting allowance.
• A profit-sharing scheme.
• The possibility to work from home with associated expense allowance and/or to perform the work on the basis of flexible working hours (depending on the position).
• An average salary pension scheme in which matters are properly arranged in the event of accidental death, incapacity for work or unemployment.
• Good disability insurance.
• Participation (on a voluntary basis) in the Social Fund, on the basis of which care and related costs are reimbursed that are not covered by your health insurance.
• Discount on VGZ's additional healthcare insurance
• A training budget of €1,500 every three years.
• Unlimited sporting in our own fitness room (in exchange for the sustainable employability day)

About Us

Royal IHC is a leading supplier of maritime technology and expert craftsmanship. Driven by innovation, our dedicated experts provide a competitive edge to our worldwide customers in the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries. However, Royal IHC is much more than vessels, equipment and services.

We deliver reliable, integrated solutions that improve operational efficiency and create a platform for a more sustainable performance. As we navigate new waters, our aim remains unchanged: to discover the smartest and safest way forward for both our customers and our people. Together, we create the maritime future.

In 2042 (when we exist 400 years) Royal IHC will be a fully sustainable company with a net-zero portfolio