Maritime Legal Expert

About the Role

Fugro is seeking a highly skilled Maritime Legal Counsel to join our team. As a key member of our Legal team, you will play a crucial role in navigating the complexities of maritime law and providing strategic legal advice to our business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, negotiate, and advise on contracts in accordance with internal guidelines and industry best practices.
• 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 organization in business development, including assessing partnership and collaboration agreements.
• Provide internal training on legal topics, including contracting and terms.
• Develop improvements in procedures and standardization to enhance the efficiency of legal support.

Requirements

• You are a qualified shipping lawyer with over two years of dedicated legal experience within a maritime environment, specializing 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 We Offer

• A competitive salary.
• 29 holidays per year based on a fulltime employment (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).