Legal Counsel

CLdN is a leading provider of integrated quay-to-quay and door-to-door logistics solutions. Founded in 1929, CLdN ensures reliable, cost-effective transport that links the major economic areas of Europe. With 30 ships and more than 200 sailings a week, CLdN provides shortsea roll-on / roll-off (ro-ro) connections between the European continent, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iberia and Scandinavia and offers the lowest CO2 footprint of all Western European RoRo operators. CLdN’s cargo and multimodal services have a Europe-wide reach using CLdN’s extensive network of ships, terminals and equipment. CLdN’s 3,000 employees ensure that it fulfills its mission: to excel as an integrated provider of maritime links. Due to our continuous expansion, we are looking for a legal counsel. Your role • Responsibility for the permanent monitoring of the legal aspects of business activities in a European context;
• Screening contracts and other legal documents (T&C, tender contracts, corporate / structuring agreement, contracts with subcontractors, purchase contracts, etc.);
• Advising the management and operations, including regarding contracts provisions, rights, obligations;
• Negotiating independently with customers and suppliers and drafting contract texts;
• Monitoring evolving legislation and sector-practice, especially affecting transport and logistics;
• Managing customer/supplier files (e.g. credit-control, commercial disputes, etc.) in collaboration with external legal advisors;
• Organising and carrying out occasional internal reviews / audits;
• Follow-up and advising on claim files (in collaboration with a claims manager);
• Coordinate and collaborate with other legal counsels within CLdN / C.Legal as a good team-player;
• Travelling regularly to the different locations where the CLdN group is active (your permanent place of employment can be discussed based on the different locations of CLdN offices).

Your profile
• You obtained a Master's degree in Law;
• Knowledge of Dutch laws and regulations is a plus;
• You have at least 3 years of experience as a legal counsel or as a lawyer;
• You have good knowledge of international transport legislation (including CMR) and have an affinity with transport and logistics;
• You have some knowledge of company law;
• You are result-oriented, have an eye for company interests and can be a business partner in the legal field;
• You have excellent communication skills and can deliver a clear, concise message;
• You can set priorities, work independently and are a good planner and organiser;
• You are pragmatic and provide solutions for the business;
• You are discreet and trustworthy;
• You are a good team-player and can work collaboratively;
• You have excellent spoken and written knowledge of English (working language) and Dutch. French and German are a plus