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As Commercial Legal Counsel, you will work on a broad range of commercial and contractual matters across FincoEnergies. From drafting and negotiating contracts to advising on legal risks, claims and disputes: you'll be closely involved in our day-to-day business and work with colleagues across different parts of the organisation.

You'll have the opportunity to further develop our commercial legal framework, improve the way we work and make legal guidance practical and accessible for the business. The role combines hands-on commercial legal work with the opportunity to contribute to broader legal and corporate matters.

You report to the Head of Legal & Corporate Affairs, your position is based in Rotterdam and you work closely with colleagues across the organisation.

Your responsibilities as a Commercial Legal Counsel

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating national and international commercial contracts related to;
  • the purchase, sale, supply, trading and storage of fuel products across various markets, transport modes and distribution channels;
  • the purchase, sale and trading of related environmental credits, certificates and compliance instruments (including ERE tickets, FUEM pooling surpluses and carbon emission reduction credits);
• Contributing to the development of commercial legal framework (including policies and procedures across the business);
• Identifying and assess legal risks associated with commercial transactions and finding practical solutions;
• Providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice to management and internal stakeholders on topics such as liability, warranties, competition law and general terms and conditions;
• Developing and implementing strategies to mitigate legal risks and protect the interest of the company;
• Increasing awareness and knowledge throughout the company;
• Handling claim management.

Your Talents

• Accuracy, you can work precisely, with an eye for detail;
• Flexibility, acting efficiently by adapting or responding to changing circumstances, duties or responsibilities;
• Integrity, upholding generally accepted social and ethical standards and values in the work situation;
• Stakeholder management, able to advise and inform stakeholders regarding commercial legal actions;
• Business minded with an independent can do mentality.

As our new Commercial Legal Counsel you bring

• Relevant degree in Law;
• 4 to 7 years of post-qualification work experience with focus on commercial contracts;
• Experience within the (renewable) energy sector is preferred.
• Proactive, practical and independent way of working;
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills;
• Proficient in the English and Dutch language, written and spoken;
• Strong analytical capabilities and a commercial mindset;
• Experience with M&A or other corporate legal matters is a plus.

Our promise to you

• A strong salary based on experience & competencies and attractive yearly bonus potential;
• A collective pension plan with two-thirds covered by FincoEnergies;
• 25 vacation days (based on a full-time employment);
• 8% holiday allowance;
• A yearly budget of €900.- gross for your well-being and development;
• An annual training budget of €2,000.- gross to support your professional development;
• Entrepreneurial and sustainable environment providing growth and development opportunities;
• Free daily fresh-made lunch at our offices;
• A laptop and phone.