Legal Counsel

Our client is active in the development, financing, construction and operation of sustainable energy sources.

• You will be joining the legal team focusing on general corporate, commercial and compliance matters
• You will be responsible for negotiating and managing a diverse range of business contracts relating to on- and offshore wind energy and/or hydrogen. You will advise on legal risk and liabilities associated with such contracts and how to manage these
• You will liaise with your colleagues of the legal, regulatory and business teams to ensure and coordinate appropriate support
• You will provide general legal support to project companies and other group entities
• You will assist in preparing relevant internal documents and presentations for the management and/or board
• You will work together with our lead counsel investments & financing in building and maintaining a sound governance and compliance framework as regards among others corporate housekeeping and data protection
• You will monitor corporate law and corporate governance rules and regulations. You will assist in the creation of legal templates and processes which can be rolled out on a group-wide basis
• You will be a member of a dynamic legal team and will report to our lead counsel investments & financing

• You have a master’s degree in law
• You have preferably 3-4 years of relevant professional experience as a corporate/commercial lawyer with a reputable firm and/or a legal department of an international company
• You are punctual and precise while giving advice and while administering your cases and contracts
• You have experience/interest in contract management, commercial contracts and business law in general
• You have the ability to manage several things at the same time without losing oversight
• You have good diplomatic and social skills and enjoy building relationships with stakeholders
• You are a team player and possess a high level of integrity
• You have an analytical mindset and can communicate advice and ideas, with respect for the business reality, to colleagues with a different educational background
• You have good social skills and can work efficiently in a team
• You are flexible and willing to travel on an occasional basis
• You are fluent in Dutch or French, and you are capable of working and drafting in English

• A position in a stimulating professional environment within a sustainable, fast-growing international industry 
• A challenging function with a lot of variety and responsibility
• The ability to develop your personal and professional skills
• An attractive remuneration based on your skills and achievements combined with an extensive package of extra-legal benefits