Legal Counsel

Company Description

Are you looking for a career in the marine services industry? Look no further than Smit Lamnalco! We're a leading provider of safe, reliable and customized marine services and towage to Oil and Gas terminals and Port operations.

Our diverse fleet of approximately 160 modern vessels and over 2500 skilled crew and staff members serve customers worldwide. We specialize in providing marine support services tailored to the unique operational needs of our global customers in local markets.

At Smit Lamnalco, we're committed to maintaining international standards on safety and reliability to onshore and offshore operations in challenging environments. Our headquarter is located in Papendrecht, the Netherlands. 

If you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to visit our website at www.smitlamnalco.com to learn more about our company and available job opportunities. Thank you for considering Smit Lamnalco as your potential employer in the marine services industry!

Job Description

We currently have an opening for a Legal Counsel at Smit Lamnalco.

As Legal Counsel, You Will:

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of tender documents, assess contractual risks, and provide clear legal guidance during tender evaluations and commercial contract negotiations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate international commercial contracts, including marine service agreements, charter agreements, maintenance agreements, and potential joint venture arrangements.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and case law developments, providing timely advice on legal matters affecting the business operations.
• Support contract lifecycle management by developing standardized legal processes, drafting templates, and delivering internal training.
• Advise and support on vessel sale and purchase transactions, ownership transfers, and flag registrations.
• Prepare corporate documentation, including transaction-specific powers of attorney and resolutions, and support (new) legal structures and local entities, ensuring corporate governance compliance.
• Provide legal support in disputes, including claim recovery, settlement negotiations, litigation management, and coordination with external counsel.

Qualifications

You are the Legal Counsel we are seeking if you meet the following criteria:

• Holds a Bachelor’s and master’s degree in law.
• Has demonstrable experience as a legal counsel in an international environment, preferably within the maritime, oil and gas sector, or other relevant international industries.
• Possesses strong knowledge of international contract law and corporate law, has experience in claim handling and familiarity with maritime insurance matters.
• Demonstrates a critical and analytical mindset with a constructive, solutions-oriented approach, while balancing legal risks with commercial objectives.
• Is a proactive, hands-on problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Works effectively in a team and collaborates across functions.
• Exhibits strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Can manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Is fluent in English, both written and verbal.

You must be eligible to work in the Netherlands. The recruitment process will include an assessment or test.

Additional Information

Employment Conditions:

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic legal professional who is keen and eager to join an International Marine company. Smit Lamnalco offers a competitive Compensation & Benefit package.

Applications should be sent via the link in the vacancy. 

Smit Lamnalco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.