Maritime Legal Counsel

Job Description

From our headquarters in Nootdorp, you will play a key role within the Legal team supporting Fugro’s Global Fleet Services. As legal counsel, you are a key contributor to a globally connected legal network, collaborating with colleagues across jurisdictions to navigate complex legal landscapes. This is not just a legal function, it’s a strategic partnership embedded in a dynamic, international operation. You're part of the business, not just advising from the sidelines. You gain deeper insight and make long-term impact. Your expertise will help shape the legal framework underpinning Fugro’s fleet operations, from compliance and intellectual property to specialized maritime law.

You will advise on and help structure a wide range of legal matters, including:

• Chartering agreements for vessels

• Contracts for fleet maintenance and repair

• Vessel acquisitions and transfers

• Flagging and registration processes

• Maritime insurance claims

• Shipbuilding and autonomous vessel operations

• Crewing arrangements and flag state compliance

This role demands both legal precision and practical insight. You’ll be trusted to deliver clear, actionable advice that supports operational goals while safeguarding legal integrity across Fugro’s global fleet.

Your role

• Assess, negotiate, and advise on contracts in accordance with internal guidelines. You will draft contracts yourself;

• Develop improvements in procedures and standardization to enhance the efficiency of legal support;

• Support the commercial and business development teams in entering into contracts and project teams with claims during project execution;

• Support the management of the Global Fleet Services organization in business development, assessing partnership and collaboration agreements;

• Provide internal training on legal topics, including contracting and terms.

Your trackrecord

• You are a qualified shipping lawyer with at least five years of dedicated legal experience within a maritime environment, specializing in maritime practice, P&I clubs, or similar sectors.

• You have demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team and foster strong professional relationships.

• You are proficient in raising awareness of legal issues through constructive communication and guidance.

• You have excellent proficiency both oral and written in English.

What Fugro offers

• Based on your relevant experience, the salary ranges from €7.330 to €9.250. This amount is part of our salary range, with opportunities for growth within the role;

• 29 holidays per year based on a fulltime employment (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days; 

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally;

• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies;

• Commuting allowance;

• Modern pension scheme;

• Collective health insurance;

• Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan;

• Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Are you interested?

Please visit our Company Page to find out more on what it is like to work at Fugro. If you have any further questions, please contact Dominique Wesenbeek, Talent Acquisition Partner, tel. +31 (0)6 - 38599556.

After you have applied 

• You will receive an automated confirmation-email of the receipt of your application;

• When we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. Of course, you will also receive a message if we will not invite you;  

• After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round;

• If we are both still positive after the second interview, we will make you an offer and with that we hope to welcome you at Fugro!

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.