At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Could you be the full-time onsite Junior Legal Counsel in Ridderkerk, NL we’re looking for?

YOUR FUTURE ROLE

Take on a new challenge and apply your legal and corporate governance expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and dynamic teammates.
This role offers the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of general corporate and commercial legal matters You will work closely with lawyers and business teams across multiple jurisdictions, providing legal support for day-to-day corporate matters and also support the local legal team for a variety of commercial matters.
Moreover, you will be in direct contact with the VP Legal & Compliance Europe Region in order to help him in managing the Region.

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Ideally already some relevant experience in an international business environment or law firm, a degree in business law is highly desired
• Focus on corporate matters is a clear plus
• Familiarity with international contracts and project tenders
• Previous exposure to international practice through studies or work experience
• Have a hands-on approach in all aspects of role
• Gets things done and solved quickly and accurately
• Ability to work autonomously, employ pro-active initiative to find solutions
• Excellent pro-active organisation skills
• Highly structured working style including the ability to prioritise.
• Ability to work under pressure with conflicting priorities, meet strict deadlines and pay attention to detail.
• Highest integrity – having the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters diplomatically and discreetly
• Ability to liaise at an executive level
• Fluent Languages: Dutch and English, knowledge of French and/or German is a plus
• Ability to work in an international team with different cultures
• Knowledge of effective organisation of teams & offices
• Knowledge in handling office equipment and strong skills in IS tools, particularly MS Office, Outlook and MS Team