Senior Legal Counsel

The Company is in search of a Senior Legal Counsel to establish and lead its legal function during a pivotal period of expansion in the offshore wind sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of legal and contractual matters, with a focus on supporting complex wind turbine repair projects across multiple jurisdictions. This hands-on and strategic role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, managing the patent portfolio, and handling various legal issues. The Senior Legal Counsel will also be a key advisor on commercial and risk matters, contributing to the company's growth and financial strategies, and ensuring that the business meets all necessary legal and regulatory criteria. Applicants for the Senior Legal Counsel position at the company should hold an LL.B or LL.M Master degree in Dutch Law, with a preference for a focus on commercial or contract law, and have 5-8 years' of relevant experience in the offshore energy sector. The role requires a proven track record in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, experience with intellectual property matters, and excellent language skills in Dutch and English. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, a strong affinity for financial matters, and experience in board-level business and financial management. Exposure to growth financing, investor relations, or scale-up environments is also essential. The role demands a candidate who can bring structure to commercial decision-making, is adept at managing legal and IP counsel, and can develop corporate governance policies to support the company's growth.