Legal Counsel – Central Europe

Vanderlande

Legal Counsel providing legal advice across projects in Airports and Distribution in the Benelux and DACH regions. Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeVeghel • 🇳🇱 NetherlandsMid-LevelSenior💰 €6,800 - €8,800 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide pragmatic, solution-oriented legal advice to the business for projects in Benelux and DACH
Draft, review, comment on, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, both on the customer and supplier side
Support and advise on tender and bid processes, including identification and mitigation of legal risks
Guide and support the internal approval process, ensuring compliance with Vanderlande’s governance and policies
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders (Sales, Project Management, Procurement, Finance) to achieve balanced commercial and legal outcomes
Deliver legal input throughout the project lifecycle – from bid stage to contract execution and project delivery in close co-operation with Contract Management and Project Management
Provide training and guidance to business teams on legal topics, contract management, and risk awareness
Act as the subject matter expert for the world-wide, corporate insurance program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law degree (Master’s or equivalent)
Minimum 5 years of professional experience, ideally in an international corporate environment or leading law firm
Proven experience in project business (preferably in engineering, infrastructure, logistics, or comparable industries)
Strong experience in contract drafting and negotiation (complex commercial agreements)
Sound understanding of risk assessment and mitigation in project environments
Excellent analytical and communication skills with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset
Ability to work in a dynamic, international environment and manage multiple stakeholders
Occasional travel will be required
Fluency in English & German (written and spoken), preferably fluent in Dutch.

Benefits

Comp & perks

40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days)
Lease car (allowance)
Flexible working hours
A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office)
A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year
Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport
Working from home allowance
Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance
On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists
Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills
A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives
A great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista

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Hard Skills & Tools

Commercial ContractsLegal AdviceProject BusinessTender ProcessesContract Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsPragmatic MindsetStakeholder Management