Corporate Counsel
Become the legal linchpin of a dynamic international family-owned business
As Legal Counsel, you’ll be part of the Legal department, which consists of two legal professionals: the Legal Manager and yourself. You will report to the Legal Manager, who in turn reports to the Director of HR, SHEQ, and Legal. Within the Legal department, you’ll work independently on cases, but there’s always an opportunity to bounce ideas off the Legal Manager and receive guidance on complex issues. This allows you to combine personal responsibility with the assurance of experienced support. We are a true family business: pride in what we do is our top priority. The atmosphere is professional, yet informal and collegial. You’ll be based at our modern headquarters in Pernis (Rotterdam). Working from home is possible upon consultation.
What you will do
- You will handle incidents and claims across various business units, such as road transport, warehousing, ocean freight, air freight, and customs.
- You will handle disputes and claims related to company premises and assets and maintain contact with insurance brokers and claims adjusters.
- You will advise management on the insurance portfolio and associated risks.
- You will review and draft contracts, including customer contracts and partnership agreements.
- You will support Sales, the Management Team, and executive management with legal and contractual advice.
What to bring
- You are a law graduate, preferably with a specialization in corporate law.
- You have knowledge of and/or an interest in commercial and transportation law.
- You have a basic knowledge of transport law conventions such as the CMR, the Hague-Visby Rules, the Montreal Convention, and COTIF-CIM.
- You have 0 to 3 years of work experience, but applicants with more experience are also welcome.
- You are pragmatic, solution-oriented, and a strong communicator.
- You have an excellent command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
What you get
- Market-based salary + travel reimbursement
- 25 vacation days
- Option to work from home (up to 1 day)
- Dynamic and challenging role
- Team activities and company outings
- Room for initiative and growth
Procedure
A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) may be part of the selection process.
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