Junior Legal Counsel

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 80000 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 were looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your legal and corporate governance expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll 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.

Well look to you for:

• Drafting of corporate documents such as minutes resolutions proxies and maintaining Shareholders Registers.
• Management and updating of the Articles of Association and other documents relating to the corporate governance of the Company.
• Calendaring meetings deadlines preparing agendas for board meetings and many other matters for the Management Board and Supervisory Board
• Reviewing preparing and distributing board materials including draft resolutions and containing substantial background information to assist with board meeting preparation
• Joining meetings with foreign affiliates to get informed about transactions and requests
• Maintaining records of the materials provided to the board and its committees to substantiate that directors are given appropriate information on which to base decisions
• Monitoring corporate governance and other developments that the board and/or its committees need to know and taking the steps necessary to comply with changing regulatory and other requirements
• Preparation and assistance of the transfer of shares and/or issuance of shares.
• Implementing and coordinating restructures of the Company and/or its holdings.
• Coordination of documents relating to mergers takeovers or divestments.
• Prepare review and negotiate contracts or other legal documents with an acceptable level of risks
• Support the business in all legal and contractual matters including claim management dispute settlement
• Contractual and legal evaluation of tender documents
• Support the business on litigation arbitration or other dispute matters
• Assisting the legal department and contract management to restructure and organise proper archiving
• Assisting the Europe General Counsel with his organisation and management of the Europe Region
• Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct

Support to the VP Legal & Compliance Region Europe

• Organise and manage the schedule

• Organise regular calls
• Arrange team meetings with Direct Reports
• Collect input for meetings and consolidate
• Support with presentations
• Regular update of lists and SharePoint

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve 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 Teams

Things youll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey the rail industry is here to stay so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. Youll also:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Work with a dynamic and multicultural legal team across multiple jurisdictions addressing both corporate and commercial legal matters.
• Progress towards becoming a trusted legal advisor with expertise in corporate governance contract negotiation and compliance in an international business environment.
• Utilise our inclusive and supportive working environment fostering leadership resilience and continuous learning.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life medical pension)
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning

You dont need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.