As a Contract Lawyer, you will be part of a dynamic and growing team within the Legal Affairs department of a university. This team supports the Professional Services departments, including IT, Marketing & Communication, Education & Student Affairs, Real Estate & Facility, Human Resources, and Finance. You will work closely within the team and with the various services, with sufficient autonomy to handle your own cases.
What you will do.
- You will be broadly deployable for legal issues within the framework of operational management.
- Largely (approximately 90%) your activities will consist of civil law issues, particularly in the field of (commercial) contracts.
- Additionally, issues in administrative law, internal regulations, or policy changes may also arise.
- You will provide high-quality and clear legal advice and practical legal support to the Professional Services departments.
- You will play an active role in reviewing and improving legal processes within the organization.
- Develop, update, and manage legal models and regulations, such as internal regulations, (model) contracts, and general terms and conditions.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external specialists to achieve practical and legally sound solutions.
- Provide clear interpretations of internal regulations and translate these rules into concrete advice for non-legal professionals.
- Identify and translate current developments in legislation and regulations, proactively responding to legal and societal changes.
- Advise on legal frameworks and risks in strategic decision-making by service directors and the Executive Board.
What they ask
- A completed academic degree in Law.
- Approximately 3-5 years of work experience in a legal position within the business sector or government.
- Experience with various legal areas such as civil law and particularly contract law, public procurement law, construction law, tenancy law, and intellectual property law.
- Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English (C1 level for both).
Profile
- Analytical ability.
- Customer focus and pragmatic action.
- Proactivity and results-orientation.
- Integrity and administrative sensitivity.
- Problem-solving ability.
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