Legal Counsel - Our, België - CLdN Cargo

CLdN Cargo

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Our, België

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Geplaatst door:

Sophie Dubois

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Beschrijving

CLdN is a leading provider of integrated quay-to-quay and door-to-door logistics solutions. Founded in 1929, CLdN ensures reliable, cost-effective transport that links the major economic areas of Europe.

With 30 ships and more than 200 sailings a week, CLdN provides shortsea roll-on / roll-off (ro-ro) connections between the European continent, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iberia and Scandinavia and offers the lowest CO2 footprint of all Western European RoRo operators.

CLdN's cargo and multimodal services have a Europe-wide reach using CLdN's extensive network of ships, terminals and equipment.

CLdN's 3,000 employees ensure that it fulfills its mission:
to excel as an integrated provider of maritime links.

Due to our continuous expansion, we are looking for a legal counsel.

Your role

Responsibility for the permanent monitoring of the legal aspects of business activities in a European context;
Screening contracts and other legal documents (T&C, tender contracts, corporate / structuring agreement, contracts with subcontractors, purchase contracts, etc.);
Advising the management and operations, including regarding contracts provisions, rights, obligations;
Negotiating independently with customers and suppliers and drafting contract texts;
Monitoring evolving legislation and sectorpractice, especially affecting transport and logistics;
Managing customer/supplier files (e.g. creditcontrol, commercial disputes, etc.) in collaboration with external legal advisors;
Organising and carrying out occasional internal reviews / audits;
Followup and advising on claim files (in collaboration with a claims manager);
Coordinate and collaborate with other legal counsels within CLdN / C.Legal as a good teamplayer;
Travelling regularly to the different locations where the CLdN group is active (your permanent place of employment can be discussed based on the different locations of CLdN offices).

Profile:

You obtained a Master's degree in Law;
Knowledge of Dutch laws and regulations is a plus;
You have at least 3 years of experience as a legal counsel or as a lawyer;
You have good knowledge of international transport legislation (including CMR) and have an affinity with transport and logistics;
You have some knowledge of company law;
You are resultoriented, have an eye for company interests and can be a business partner in the legal field;
You have excellent communication skills and can deliver a clear, concise message;
You can set priorities, work independently and are a good planner and organiser;
You are pragmatic and provide solutions for the business;
You are discreet and trustworthy;
You are a good teamplayer and can work collaboratively;
You have excellent spoken and written knowledge of English (working language) and Dutch. French and German are a plus.

Offer:

An attractive salary pack including all the tools you need to do your job, such as a company car, a smartphone, and a laptop;
A workplace in one of our CLdN offices with occasional option to work from home.

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