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Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel at AWL
As a Legal Counsel at AWL, you are at the heart of an organisation that is a global leader as a (robot) system integrator in the automotive, metal processing, and logistics sectors. You work in an international, high-tech environment where innovation plays a key role. As Legal Counsel, you contribute to the company’s success by, for example, identifying risks and devising practical solutions.

Each day is different
As a Legal Counsel at AWL, no two days are alike. The modern office encourages spontaneous interactions, which happen frequently. This gives you plenty of contact with colleagues from various disciplines and exposes you to a wide range of activities. You switch between reviewing a sales contract, analysing an NDA, conducting negotiations, and contributing to legal strategies that respond to market developments.

Responsibilities
The main responsibilities include:

Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and maintaining commercial contracts with our clients, suppliers, and other chain partners;
Advising on international contracts;
Ensuring compliance with internal company policies, national and international laws and regulations, including export control, privacy legislation, and anti-corruption provisions;
Identifying and mitigating legal risks associated with international activities (risk management);
Advising the board and management and fostering legal awareness;
Protecting the company’s intellectual property rights, particularly in international markets;
Maintaining and advising on corporate housekeeping;
Drafting and keeping procedures up to date in line with laws and regulations;
Maintaining external contacts with lawyers and legal professionals;
Monitoring legal deadlines and providing support across all areas;
Providing legal training for our colleagues.

In this role, you report hierarchically to the Chief Executive Officer and functionally to an interim Senior Legal Counsel, who will guide and support you during the initial period of your employment. This is a unique opportunity to join a company where (personal) development is embedded in the company’s DNA.

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Title: Legal Counsel

Number: 598

Deadline: NVT

Location: Harderwijk

Department:

Finance

HR Partner:

Priya Jhorai - Bholasingh AWL Group Corporate Recruiter +31 630804062 p.jhorai@awl.nl

Hiring Manager:

Priya Jhorai - Bholasingh

Location: The Netherlands

Language: English, Dutch

Flag : The Netherlands

Educational Level: WO / MSc

Level of vacancy : Professional

Hours per week: 40 hours

Category: Finance

What do you bring with you? 1: You hold a Master’s degree in Law and have at least 4 years of work experience, preferably in commercial law or as an in-house lawyer within an international, complex, and dynamic organisation;

What do you bring with you? 2: You are fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken; knowledge of German and Spanish is a plus;

What do you bring with you? 3: You are eager to learn, confident, and able to quickly absorb new information;

What do you bring with you? 4: You are willing to travel occasionally for work, including internationally;

What do you bring with you? 5: You are available at least 32 hours per week at our sustainable headquarters in Harderwijk; partial remote working is possible.

What can you expect from us? 1: A pleasant and varied working environment within a collegial and ambitious international organisation, while retaining all the characteristics of a family business;

What can you expect from us? 2: A versatile role with plenty of flexibility and autonomy;

What can you expect from us? 3: A gross monthly salary between €5.500 and €7.500 for a 40-hour week (depending on education and experience), complemented by excellent secondary benefits such as 27 vacation days and 13 ATV days;

What can you expect from us? 4: Extensive opportunities for personal development through our AWL Academy with over 50 training programmes, and participation in our wellness programme, “Boost Your Life”;

What can you expect from us? 5: The chance to actively contribute as a lawyer in negotiation processes and take initiative.

Questions? :

p.jhorai@awl.nl Corporate Recruiter +31 630804062

Additional info:

Do you want to further develop your legal talents in a dynamic and international environment? This is your chance!

This is your day 1: Over a cup of coffee, you discuss the legal aspects of a new client contract with a Sales colleague. Earlier that morning, questions came in from different time zones, for example regarding a quotation from China. You assess the risks and propose practical solutions. Next, you review an NDA for a new collaboration and align the terms of a supplier contract with Procurement. In between, you advise a project manager on a tender and switch quickly between tasks, keeping the main points and details clearly in perspective.

This is your day 1 (in time): 8:00

This is your day 2: You liaise with an external lawyer regarding a dispute with an overseas supplier. Afterwards, you update internal procedures in line with new laws and regulations.

This is your day 2 (in time): 10:00

This is your day 3: After a lunch walk with colleagues, you continue drafting a framework agreement. You then discuss a complex case with the interim Legal Counsel to arrive at an appropriate solution.

This is your day 3 (in time): 13:00

This is your day 4: Colleagues from the US and Mexico join online. You receive questions about sanctions law and contractual risks, prioritise them, and address the most urgent matters immediately.

This is your day 4 (in time): 15:00

This is your day 5: The day has flown by! You wrap up your tasks and shut down your laptop, leaving the office with a sense of satisfaction.

This is your day 5 (in time): 16:30

Your task 1: Drafting and reviewing contracts

Your task 1 in %: 40%

Your task 2: Strategic advising

Your task 2 in % : 30%

Your task 3: Maintaining legal documentation and procedures

Your task 3 in % : 10%

Your task 4: Liaising with external parties

Your task 4 in %: 20%

Get to know each other?: For job-related questions about this role, please contact Brand van ’t Hof, Chief Executive Officer, or Jurgen Kappert, interim Senior Legal Counsel, at +31 341 411 811. For questions about the application process, contact Priya Jhorai, Corporate Recruiter, at +31 6 30804062. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.