Make your mark as a Legal Counsel at Boskalis! As a Legal Counsel, you will be a trusted business partner to our operational, commercial, and project teams. You will provide practical legal advice throughout the full project lifecycle, from tendering and contract negotiations to project execution, claims management, dispute resolution, and project closure. Working in an international environment, you will support some of the world's most complex maritime, offshore energy, and infrastructure projects. You will identify, assess, and mitigate legal and contractual risks, while supporting the achievement of  commercial objectives  in a responsible and compliant manner. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with multidisciplinary stakeholders across Boskalis' divisions, including Dredging, Offshore Energy, Towage & Salvage and Corporate Business Services. Your responsibilities as Legal Counsel Provide legal support during prequalification and tender phases, including the review of tender documentation. Draft and review a broad range of commercial contracts. Advise project teams on legal and contractual matters during project execution. Support legal compliance and risk mitigation by increasing contract awareness. Manage and coordinate legal proceedings, including international arbitration and court cases. Work closely together with staff departments and commercial teams to assess legal and contractual risks and collaboratively mitigate these risks. Support legal compliance and risk mitigation by increasing contract awareness. Monitor developments in (inter)national legislation, case law, and emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). Ensure compliance with relevant SHE-Q policies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Your qualities and experience You can move ahead as a Legal Counsel if you have: A master’s degree in law from a university located within or officially recognized by the European Union. A minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably gained within an international law firm or in an international construction or shipping environment. Knowledge of international construction and maritime contracts(e.g. FIDIC, LOGIC, NEC, IMCA,  BIMCO) is preferred. Excellent command of English (written and spoken). Be willing to occasionally travel , visit project sites, and  negotiate contracts abroad. We are looking for a commercially minded legal professional who combines legal expertise with strong interpersonal skills and a pragmatic approach and can-do mentality.