European Region Legal Expert

4 weken geleden


Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Undutchables Voltijd
Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team in the European Region. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal for Europe, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing contract management, corporate legal matters, and general legal affairs across the region, with a particular focus on the UK and Ireland.



Key Responsibilities



  • Contract Governance: Oversee corporate governance and general corporate matters for European subsidiaries, with specific attention to entities in the UK and Ireland. This includes advising on corporate structuring, reviewing legal documents, managing signatures, and maintaining a reliable governance database.

  • Contract Review and Negotiation: Conduct detailed contract reviews of terms and conditions, NDAs, and develop intra-group and agency agreements in line with organizational policies, with particular focus on agreements governed by English law.

  • Liaison and Guidance: Provide legal guidance during negotiations of logistics, intermodal, and stevedoring contracts.

  • General Legal Support: Advise on general legal issues, particularly those under English law, and assess legal and compliance risks in contracts and other matters.

  • Dispute Resolution: Act as a legal representative, protecting the organization's interests in disputes involving UK and Irish entities.

  • External Counsel Management: Assist in selecting external counsel, and collaborate on managing disputes in coordination with the Head of Legal and other stakeholders.

  • Compliance and Ethics: Ensure adherence to ethics and compliance guidelines, upholding the company's Code of Ethics in areas such as data protection, conflict of interest, labor law, competition, and confidentiality.

  • GDPR Compliance: Serve as GDPR Officer for UK and Ireland.

  • Subsidiary Support: Provide legal support to subsidiaries in collaboration with the organization's head office.

  • Risk Assessment and Regional Overviews: Participate in risk assessments and assist with regional legal overviews as required.

  • Team Culture: Champion a collaborative team culture, aligning with organizational values and the spirit of teamwork.



Experience Requirements



  • Master's Degree: Master's degree in Business or Commercial Law.

  • Qualified Lawyer: Qualified lawyer in England & Wales, with ideally 4-7 years of post-qualification experience.

  • Corporate Legal Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in corporate legal matters and contract management.

  • Shipping or Intermodal Transport Background: Background in the shipping or intermodal transport sectors.

  • GDPR Compliance Experience: Prior experience with GDPR compliance.



Skills Requirements



  • Strong Commitment to Ethics: Strong commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and integrity.

  • Language Skills: Fluent in English; proficiency in French is advantageous.

  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.

  • Adaptability and Strategic Decision-Making: Adaptability, resilience under pressure, and strategic decision-making abilities.

  • Meticulous Organization and Attention to Detail: Meticulous organization, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize effectively.

  • Persistent and Analytical: Persistent, with strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound legal judgments.

  • Highly Organized and Proficient in IT: Highly organized, maintaining comprehensive records, and proficient in IT systems, with capability across multiple platforms.



Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is €80,000 - €110,000 per annum, depending on experience. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, pension scheme, and generous holiday allowance.



Why Join Undutchables?

Undutchables is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing exceptional services to our clients. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, where our employees can grow and develop their careers. If you are a motivated and experienced Legal Counsel looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.



Please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, to [insert contact details]. We look forward to hearing from you.


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