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Name
Legal Counsel Labour Law
Ref #
789
Date
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Business unit
PO
Working time
40 hours per week

Description & Requirements

THE POSITION

Van Oord is a leading international contractor specializing in dredging, offshore, and maritime infrastructure, active in more than 50 countries worldwide. Our people make the difference – with dedication, expertise, and pride, we build a better world together.

YOUR IMPACT 

As our Labour Law Legal Counsel, you will be the go-to legal advisor within the HR organisation. You will support all HR departments – including the HR Business team (approx. 35 colleagues), HR Operations, Integrated Talent Management, and Compensation & Benefits – with a wide range of legal employment matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Advising on and preparing employment contracts, policies, and internal documentation
  • Supporting the full employment process: hiring, contract management, and terminations
  • Interpretation of relevant Dutch legislation, including the DBA Act and Wtta Act, and coordinating that it is been implemented properly
  • Handling complex labour law issues and disputes
  • Providing legal input for strategic HR projects and initiatives
  • Acting as the internal point of contact for all HR-related legal matters

 

YOUR WORKPLACE

You will be part of the HR Business team, which consists of approximately 35 colleagues. You will also work closely with the other HR disciplines within Van Oord: HR Operations, Integrated Talent Management and Compensation & Benefits. You report to the CPO and work together with our Legal and Compliance team when necessary.

ABOUT YOU

In the role of Labour Law Legal Counsel within Van Oord it is essential that you have experience with working in international organizations or in HR consultancy.

Furthermore you have:

  • Master’s degree in Dutch Law, with a focus on labour/employment law
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar legal position
  • Experience with international employment law matters is a plus
  • Proficient in both Dutch and English language, both spoken and written
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • A proactive attitude and the ability to identify and manage legal risks independently

WE OFFER

We offer you a position in which you will have an important contribution to our mission 'building a better world for future generations'. In addition, we offer you:

  • A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience
  • Home office allowance (€2,40 per day)
  • Expense allowance
  • 32 leave days per year
  • Lease car
  • Variable bonus
  • Pension scheme
  • Collective health insurance (optional)
  • Flexible working from home policy, 2 days a week when working on a full-time basis
  • Extensive learning and (personal) development possibilities, including a wide range of online courses via Goodhabitz
  • You can join communities, like Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women and the Van Oord staff association
  • We organise several (sport) events, e.g. winter sport, weekend of sailing, cycling and a motorcycle tour