Maritime Legal Counsel

at  Fugro

Job Description
In the ocean of legal complexity, our team navigates with determination towards legal success. From Fugro’s headquarters in Leidschendam, you will be part of the Legal team of Global Fleet Services for the Netherlands.
You are not just a legal advisor; you are a strategic partner for your colleagues, providing them with legal advice as well as taking a practical approach. The team is involved in drafting contracts for the charter of vessels, contracts for the repair/maintenance of our own fleet, the purchase of vessels, the transfer of vessels, flagging/registration of vessels, maritime insurance claims, shipbuilding contracts, the operation of unmanned/autonomous vessels, crewing contracts, and compliance with the flag state under which the vessels operate.
In the Legal team, you are an indispensable link. Together with your team members, you work intensively on the further professionalization of your role. You are part of a global network, collaborating with Legal teams in different parts of the world. Whether it involves compliance, intellectual property, or other specialized areas, you are at the forefront of shaping the legal future of Global Fleet Services.

Your role

• Assess, negotiate, and advise on contracts in accordance with internal guidelines. You will also draft contracts yourself;
• 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.

Your track record

• 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 Fugro offers

• 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).

Are you interested?
Please visit our Company Page to find out more on what it is like to work at Fugro. If you have any further questions, please contact Nick van Son, Talent Acquisition Partner, tel. +31 (0)6 - 43777257

After you have applied

• You will receive an automated confirmation-email of the receipt of your application;
• When we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. Of course, you will also receive a message if we will not invite you;
• After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round;
• If we are both still positive after the second interview, we will make you an offer and with that we hope to welcome you at Fugro!

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated

• Assess, negotiate, and advise on contracts in accordance with internal guidelines. You will also draft contracts yourself;
• 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