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Area Development Lawyer

North HollandHybridHours negotiable<3months

Advise, litigate, and contract on issues concerning the optimal use of our scarce space.

  • Join a team that is at the forefront of area development and the application of legal AI.

What you will do.

  • Take a central role at the intersection of litigation, advising, and contracting in a dynamic sector.
  • Lead contract formation for large projects such as housing, energy, and infrastructure.
  • Monitor legal quality and manage negotiations where necessary.
  • Advise on public-private law issues, such as toleration obligations, pre-emption rights, and anterior agreements.
  • Carefully align the interests of various parties.
  • Advise clients such as (semi-)governmental bodies, energy companies, infrastructure companies, housing corporations, and project developers on the legal aspects of area development.
  • Identify and analyze relevant developments in contracts and related regulations, such as the Environmental Act (Omgevingswet) and the upcoming Collective Heat Act (Wet collectieve warmte).
  • Represent clients' interests in disputes arising from area development projects, with an emphasis on civil procedures concerning agreements.
  • Actively contribute to the knowledge base of the team and parties active in area development.
  • Help build a visible external profile through publications, annotations, lectures, teaching, and participation in working groups.
  • Work closely with specialists in administrative law, real estate, and energy law.

Profile

  • Completed professional training (BO).
  • 4 to 10 years of relevant work experience as a lawyer or (partially) gained in a comparable field, such as with a government agency, project developer, or consultancy firm.
  • Demonstrable experience with area development, preferably with a focus on the contractual side (e.g., cooperation, anterior, and development agreements).
  • Knowledge and experience with contract law.
  • Relevant knowledge of related laws and regulations such as the Environmental Act (Omgevingswet) and the (upcoming) Collective Heat Act (Wet collectieve warmte) is a plus.
  • Experience with conducting procedures concerning contracts is a plus.
  • Curious about the possibilities of legal AI and sees it as an opportunity, not a threat.
  • Actively follows relevant developments in area development and translates them into practical advice for clients.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset: not only strong in content but also actively contributes to team development and client portfolio growth.
  • Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing.
  • A true team player who inspires colleagues.

Practical

  • The selection process takes a maximum of one month and consists of interviews, an assessment, and a pre-employment screening.
  • There is ample room for personal initiative and a visible external profile.

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