Senior Legal Counsel

About the Position

Senior Legal Counsel

Ref#: J020063_1781793321

Type of work

Contract

Country

Netherlands

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Help Shape the Future of Critical Energy Infrastructure

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a leading energy infrastructure operator supporting the security, reliability, and future development of the Dutch energy system.

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Responsibilities

Strategic & Regulatory Advisory

• Act as the lead legal advisor on key regulatory and commercial matters.
• Advise senior leadership on legal, regulatory, and policy developments impacting operations and future growth.
• Monitor legislative developments and translate complex legal requirements into clear, practical business guidance.
• Support strategic decision-making within a highly regulated environment.

Stakeholder & Government Engagement

• Manage legal and regulatory relationships with government authorities, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in regulatory consultations, working groups, and industry forums.
• Support policy engagement activities and help protect the organisation’s interests within evolving regulatory frameworks.

Commercial & Operational Legal Support

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a variety of commercial agreements.
• Provide legal support on regulatory frameworks, operational activities, permitting matters, and infrastructure projects.
• Manage external legal counsel and oversee litigation or administrative proceedings when required.
• Ensure strong legal governance, documentation, and records management practices.

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Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Law.
• 6-8+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience gained within a leading law firm and/or a major international company operating in energy, infrastructure, utilities, industrial, or other regulated sectors.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and commercial legal matters.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• A pragmatic, commercially minded approach to legal problem-solving.
• Fluency in both Dutch and English.
• Residence in the Netherlands.

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Nice to Have

• Experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, transmission, storage, industrial, or environmental sectors.
• Regulatory and public law matters.
• Permitting, government relations, or policy engagement.
• Energy transition, sustainability, hydrogen, carbon capture, or related infrastructure projects.

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We Offer

This role offers the chance to work on strategically important infrastructure assets that underpin energy security while contributing to the development of future energy solutions.

You’ll join a collaborative and highly professional environment where legal expertise plays a critical role in shaping business outcomes, influencing regulatory discussions, and supporting long-term growth initiatives.

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About the Company

For legal professionals seeking a position that combines commercial complexity, regulatory engagement, and meaningful impact, this is an exceptional opportunity.

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Contact Information

Sherri Smeink

Consultant

+31 6 57 65 59 78

[email protected]