Senior Legal Counsel Europe
Pubblicato il 22-08-2026 - Nijhuis Saur Industries in Milano
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Job Summary
Shape the Legal Backbone of International Water Projects
We are seeking a pragmatic and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to support our European operations
In this role, you will be based in Milan at Unidro office, a key engineering entity within Nijhuis Saur Industries. Reporting directly to the Director Legal & Compliance at the headquarter in the Netherlands. You will be part of the global Legal & Compliance team and act as a trusted business partner to local management and regional leadership.
You will provide hands‑on legal support across multiple jurisdictions (primarily Italy, UK, Finland, Poland and potentially France), with a strong focus on project‑based business, commercial contracting and operational support.
You will be closely involved throughout the full lifecycle of projects, from bid phase to execution.
Job Description:
Commercial & Projects
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to local management and operational teams
- Support project teams during pre-bid and bidding phases, including:
- Reviewing and negotiating NDAs, teaming and cooperation agreements
- Analysing tender documentation and identifying legal risks
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including:
- EPC (e.g. FIDIC or NEC), construction, O&M; and services agreements
- Supply and partnership agreements
- Advising on contract performance and amendments
- Managing claims and contract-related disputes
- Manage pre-contractual and contractual claims and disputes
- Coordinate and instruct external counsel where needed
- Ensure proactive legal risk identification and mitigation across jurisdicti