Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

Job Description

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AT A GLANCE

Fugro’s Legal function is a global function organized by specialization or region. The colleagues in the Legal team for the Europe & Africa region provide legal support to the Fugro organization and businesses from various locations in Europe. The team works together closely, sharing best practices and know-how.

WHAT YOU TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IN YOUR JOB

You will act as principal Legal Counsel and trusted advisor to Fugro’s organization and businesses in Germany for all legal matters. Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts with our clients and supporting the commercial and business development teams in tender processes

• Supporting the project teams with contentious matters during the execution phase of a project

• Advising and providing training on Fugro’s internal policies and guidelines

• Developing procedural improvements and standardization to enhance efficiency in legal support.

• Managing outside counsel in Germany

• You will work together with other members of the legal team on legal and related matters, such as intellectual property and compliance (sanctions, export control, speak-up, anti-bribery and data protection), and with other corporate functions, such as insurance, treasury, and tax.

WHAT WE OFFER TO YOU

• A pleasant, dynamic, international working environment

• A permanent position with a fair salary

• Flexible working hours

• 30 days of vacation

• We support your development through systematic induction, regular appraisal interviews and our Fugro Academy

• A company pension scheme, computer workstation glasses

• Job ticket with employer subsidy

• We support your health (e.g. Job Bike, EGYM, Humanoo) and your protection through additional group accident insurance

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

• A degree in German civil law

• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience at a law firm or as an in-house lawyer

• Good knowledge of German contract law and experience in drafting and negotiating contracts

• Experience operating in an international environment.

• Understanding of industry standards (such as FIDIC/VOB/VOL) is a plus.

• Strong analytical, counseling and communication skills, and sound legal, ethical, and commercial judgment

• Team-player, proactive, flexible and with a practical mindset

• Excellent written and spoken German and English

HAVE WE AROUSED YOUR INTEREST?

We will be happy to answer your questions at: Recruiting-Service@fugro.com
Further information can be found at: Legal Counsel - R0024330 | Fugro

We look forward to receiving your application with your desired starting date and salary expectations.

FUGRO IN GERMANY

In Germany, Fugro is represented by over 250 employees at our headquarters in Berlin and several regional offices. Our range of services includes the collection, processing, and visualization of geodata and their analysis, interpretation, and evaluation as well as planning and consulting in the fields of surveying, geotechnics, environment, hydrogeology, geophysics, monitoring and data management/software development. We act both nationally and internationally as a reliable partner for numerous energy suppliers, pipeline and network operators, technology companies, mining companies, construction and civil engineering firms and the public sector.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**.**