Senior Legal Counsel Role in Naval Shipbuilding
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Damen Naval is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal support to our German business.
The successful candidate will work closely with project management and management of Damen Naval Germany, providing insights on legal risks and opportunities. They will draft, negotiate and advise on complex contracts and will provide guidance on a wide range of judicial matters.
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* Provide legal support and guidance to the project and project management.
* Provide expert legal counsel on contracts, legal documents and corporate matters.
* Anticipate and identify legal risks and opportunities, providing timely advice and create legal strategies to address complex situations.
* Represent Damen Naval in judicial and administrative proceedings, negotiations, and high-stakes legal matters with external parties.
* Manage outside counsel for claims, litigation, and legal opinions as required.
Requirements:
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* A fully qualified German lawyer (1st and 2nd state examination in Germany) with at least 8-10 years of relevant experience in a large business environment.
* Experience in maritime business, defense industry or a similar industry work environment.
* Extensive knowledge and experience across a wide range of judicial matters, specifically international commercial contract law and preferably public procurement law and corporate law.
* Proven ability to develop and execute legal strategies in complex environments, with experience managing significant legal risks and opportunities.
* Demonstrated ability to work in teams consisting of colleagues in different disciplines (commercial and technical) and in high-pressure situations with limited time for assessing alternatives.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with fluency in both German and English.
Benefits:
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* An attractive salary package including a Christmas bonus.
* 30 days of vacation.
* A dynamic international work environment focused on technology and innovation.
* Continuous opportunities for learning and development within a diverse and enriching workplace.
* Deutschlandticket as a job ticket.
Others:
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* Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required and candidates with NL/EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.