Legal Contract Manager

Job title:

Legal Contract Manager

Company:

Jan De Nul Group

Job description

About the role:Jan De Nul Group is literally helping to build the future. Pioneering projects that will help shape the future of renewable energy. For example, from the Belgian consortium TM EDISON, we are currently building the world’s first artificial energy island. The Princess Elisabeth Energy Island will be approximately 45 kilometres off the coast and will bundle export cables from the wind farms of the Princess Elisabeth zone and become a hub for future interconnectors with Britain (Nautilus) and Denmark (TritonLink).You will participate on a dynamic, international project of great importance for the energy transition. The work location is in Vlissingen for the next 1.5 years, after which work will shift to Ostend, Belgium. What you’ll do:From within our Contract Management team, as Contract Manager you will be integral to the project execution. You perform a multi-faceted role that requires knowledge of FIDIC construction contracts, legal analysis and risk management combined with strong negotiation skills. In doing so, you will be continuously learning new capabilities and applying your expertise to provide relevant and relatable advice.Your main duties and responsibilities:

• Contract management and negotiations with suppliers

You negotiate, manage and enforce contracts with subcontractors and suppliers within the different phases of the project. In doing so, you provide advice towards risk mitigation.
You achieve this proactively in close cooperation with the Project Manager, taking into account the project objectives in terms of quality, timing and costs. * Claims and disputesYou master the mechanisms of FIDIC contracts and can apply them to the actual claims. You write letters to safeguard our position subject to application of the contract and common law. You draft claims (including delay and cost impact) in cooperation with external counsel. You have strategic insight into the structure of a claim and know the principles of an arbitration procedure. You establish links with other subjects of the project (planning, financial, tax, insurances, etc.). You identify legal risks which you proactively discuss with the project management and head office. * Advice and supportYou offer legal advise to internal stakeholders (project and tender teams) and point them towards compliance with contractual obligations. * Documentation and complianceYou ensure the careful preservation of contract documentation and correspondence and manage the development of processes for contractual compliance.At Jan De Nul Group, everything is about teamwork. You will be supported by the colleagues in the project team and have regular contact with your functional supervisor in the legal department who will support and advise you where needed.This position offers the possibility to future international career opportunities, towards active involvement in the preparation and submission of tenders, setting up joint ventures with partners and subcontractors to possible involvement in the execution of projects worldwide.What do you need?
You are a master’s in law, Civil or Industrial Engineer or Commercial Engineer with a good knowledge of civil construction law.
You possess at least 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in contract management, claims management or legal advising. Preferably within the construction, offshore or maritime industry. Experience in commercial and contracting law is essential, with an emphasis on experience in drafting and negotiating complex contracts (such as construction, engineering and subcontracting contracts).
You are fluent in Dutch and have a good knowledge of English and French. Why working for us:Working at Jan De Nul means contributing to solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time: from the energy transition to rising sea levels to smart mobility. It means learning and working together every day to preserve the global quality of life for generations to come.What we offer

• A permanent training path via our JDN Academy.
• The opportunity to practice sports at work via our FIT programme.
• A healthy work-life balance (sliding working hours and occasional work from home).
• An open-ended contract with 42 paid holidays (20 legal, 12 ADV and 10 public holidays).
• Competitive wages with thirteenth month and double holiday pay including:

• Luncheon vouchers and eco-vouchers.
• Possibility to participate in the Flex Reward programme, including bike and car leasing, including fuel card or charge pass in Belgium.
• Employer’s contribution in public transport and bicycle expenses.
• Group and hospital care insurance.
• Optional iPhone with data subscription.
• Miscellaneous staff discounts.

The world is what you make it
Jan De Nul Group shapes water and land around the world, addressing some of the most important challenges of our time. We boost the energy transition with infrastructure for renewable offshore energy. We focus on nature-inclusive dredging solutions to build harbours and protect our coastlines from the rising sea. We develop innovative construction projects for smart mobility and durable buildings. And we invest in planet redevelopment, giving new purpose to polluted sites. At Jan De Nul, the world is what you make it.Jan De Nul Group promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunities and anti-discrimination employer. Keyword (Please ensure your text below is in White color):contract management;legal;maritiem;bouw;constructie;construction;recht;claims;geschillen;mitigation; FIDIC;Vlissingen

Expected salary

Location

Vlissingen, Zeeland

Job date

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 04:06:39 GMT

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (vacanciesin.eu) you saw this job posting.