Legal Trainee

Are you ready to launch yourlegalcareerin an internationaldynamicandmaritime environmentand explore the oceans of opportunities within Damen TheDamenLegalTraineeshipoffers you a uniqueopportunity to develop into an all-round legalprofessionalin one of the worlds most diverse and forwardthinking shipbuilding families.

Over the course of two years you will gain broad exposure to corporatecomplianceand commercial legal matters with direct involvement in major transactions and strategic projects. You will experience Damen from multiple perspectives and grow into a confident legal sparring partner for the business.

The Legal Traineeship

The Legal Traineeshipis a two-year journeyand consists of four rotations of approximately six months each. The program has a solid core structure while allowing room to tailor certain elements to your interests and background.

You will rotate through among others the following departments:

• Compliance advising on(export)compliance and integrity matters in an international contextanddriving and developing the compliance program;

• Corporate Legal supporting and advising oncorporatehousekeeping andstructuringgovernance M&Afinancingsand other strategic corporate matters;

• Commercial Legal legal support to sales anddivisions including contracting and commercial support to specific divisions (such asthe building divisions Damen Services (providing after-delivery warranty orDamen Financial Services where focus will be onproviding financial services to the customers of the Damen Group (via loan or lease) or the negotiations with financiers to Damen Financial Services itself).

Throughout the traineeship you will be guided by one overall mentor and work closely with experienced legalprofessionals across the organization.

During the traineeship youwill developyour legaland complianceknowledge and transform this knowledge into practice.You will explore the manyfacetsofnegotiating andcontracting including the compliance side of the business.Along the way youwill uncover what energizes you mostandmasterthe skills needed toprovidesolid legal advicewhilesupporting the company in doing business.As you progress through the traineeship opportunities for international experiencemay come your way guided by your development and business needs.

What You Will Do

As a Legal Trainee you will:

• Get to know thewiderDamengroupandcorresponding networkforbuildingyour future career;

• Gain handson experience across disciplineswithin the legal field;

• Learn to balance legal risk management with commercialobjectives;

• Build a strong internal network with colleagues worldwide and learn how we work asONE FAMILY ONE GOAL ONE DAMEN;

• Develop the decisiveness ownership and improvement mindset defined in the Damen Leadership Profile with a focus on managing complex stakeholder environmentsidentifyinglegal and compliance risks and contributing to effective risk mitigation strategies;

• Contribute directly tocomplex (international) transactions and strategic projects.

Who You Are

We are looking for ambitious starters with strong legal foundations who are keen to develop within an international corporate environment.You:

• hold a completedMasters degree in Law(LL.M.) preferably in private law corporate / commerciallawor maritime law;

• feel at home in our values: fellowship craftsmanshipentrepreneurshipand stewardshipandshare our enthusiasm forthe maritime world;

• are at the start of your professional career.Prior experience through a successful student internship for example within a commercial law firm is considered a plus;

• have excellent command of English andpreferablyDutch both written and spoken;

• are analytically strongaccurateand intellectually curious; and

• feel comfortable in a dynamic organization where ownership and responsibility matter.

Whats In It for You

Career Growth Opportunities

• A tailormade twoyear journey designed to unlock your full potential andgrow into a role thatsuits you best.

A Global Family

• Join a passionate community with peers across Young Damen and colleagues worldwide.

Continuous Learning

• Benefit from dedicated coaches mentors and training offered through the Damen Academy.

International Exposure

• Gain handson experience across disciplines andcontribute to legal matters with an international scope.

Attractive Employment Conditions

• A competitive salary at least40 daysofleaveand unique trainee events that make your journey both meaningful and fun.

WhatYouWillTakeWithYou

By the end of your traineeship you will have:

• aclear understanding of your talents and ambitions;

• aclear understanding of the variety in legal functions withinour company;

• boosted your leadership and people skills;

• gained the insights tosupport the business from the legal perspective;

• mademeaningfulimpact;

You will be well positioned to take the next step in a career direction that matches yourstrenghtsand ambitions.

Are you enthusiastic about the DamenLegalTraineeshipHereshow to get on board.
You can apply online via by submitting your CV and motivation letter.

Please respond before June 15th.
We would like to start the traineeship on September 1st

Afteran initialCV screening selected candidates will be invited for a first interview. This is followed by an onlineassessmentand the final stage consists of a panel interview.

Do you have any questions
Feel free to reach out to our Recruiterwerehappy to help you navigate your next step.