Legal Counsel

We currently have an opening for a Legal Counsel at Smit Lamnalco.

As Legal Counsel you will:

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of tender documents assess contractual risks and provide clear legal guidance during tender evaluations and commercial contract negotiations.
• Draft review and negotiate international commercial contracts including marine service agreements charter agreements maintenance agreements and potential joint venture arrangements.
• Monitor legislative regulatory and case law developments providing timely advice on legal matters affecting the business operations.
• Support contract lifecycle management by developing standardized legal processes drafting templates and delivering internal training.
• Advise and support on vessel sale and purchase transactions ownership transfers and flag registrations.
• Prepare corporate documentation including transaction-specific powers of attorney and resolutions and support (new) legal structures and local entities ensuring corporate governance compliance.
• Provide legal support in disputes including claim recovery settlement negotiations litigation management and coordination with external counsel.

Qualifications :

You are the Legal Counsel we are seeking if you meet the following criteria:

• Holds a Bachelors and masters degree in law.
• Has demonstrable experience as a legal counsel in an international environment preferably within the maritime oil and gas sector or other relevant international industries.
• Possesses strong knowledge of international contract law and corporate law has experience in claim handling and familiarity with maritime insurance matters.
• Demonstrates a critical and analytical mindset with a constructive solutions-oriented approach while balancing legal risks with commercial objectives.
• Is a proactive hands-on problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Works effectively in a team and collaborates across functions.
• Exhibits strong communication organizational and stakeholder-management skills.
• Can manage multiple priorities in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Is fluent in English both written and verbal.

You must be eligible to work in the Netherlands. The recruitment process will include an assessment or test.

Additional Information :

Employment conditions:

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic technical professional who is keen and eager to join an International Marine company. Smit Lamnalco offers a competitive Compensation & Benefit package.

Applications should be sent via the link in the vacancy. 

Smit Lamnalco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as an individual with disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time