Legal Counsel – Central Europe

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to support our business in the Airports and Distribution domains, mainly across the Benelux and DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). In this role, you will act as a trusted legal advisor, supporting both customer-facing and supplier-related activities throughout the project lifecycle.

• 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

• Law degree (Master’s or equivalent)
• Minimum 7 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
• Team-oriented, proactive, and committed personality
• Occasional travel required
• Strong English skills (written and spoken), preferable fluent in German and Dutch

This position offers a competitive salary range of € 7.400 to € 8.800 per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance).

• 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
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista

Vanderlande embraces diversity in all its forms. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.