Legal Counsel – Shiprepair & Conversion

About the role

As Legal Counsel you will act as a trusted business partner to the Damen Shiprepair division, providing pragmatic legal and contractual advice throughout the project lifecycle—from tender stage and contract negotiations through project execution, claims management and close‑out.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the business in all areas.
• Lead the review, drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements, including ship‑repair contracts, Bimco Repaircon, NDAs and subcontract agreements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, applicable laws and regulations.
• Support large and complex projects as a contract‑management advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Interact with the wider Damen Group legal, contract‑management, compliance, risk and insurance teams and act as a One Damen ambassador.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Law.
• 2‑5 years of experience in contract law, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience in international shipbuilding, manufacturing or construction business is a plus.
• Accurate, quality‑oriented with strong intercultural communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent command of English; French is an advantage.
• Ability to travel occasionally to Damen yards.

What we offer

• Dynamic international project environment with an informal working atmosphere.
• Competitive salary in accordance with the Metalektro Collective Labour Agreement.
• 27 vacation days plus 13 additional reduction‑of‑working‑hours days.
• Travel allowance for commuting up to 40 km.
• Profit‑sharing, pension contribution and extensive education, training and career development opportunities.