Senior Legal Counsel Europe

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At Nijhuis Saur Industries, part of Saur, you shape the future of water. As a global leader in sustainable solutions, we restore, reuse, and protect water—giving it the value it deserves. Join our driven team and make a real impact through innovation, collaboration, and passion. Your talent matters.Ready to make a difference? Start your journey with us.Job SummaryShape the Legal Backbone of International Water ProjectsWe are seeking a pragmatic and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to support our European operationsIn 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 & ProjectsProvide practical, business-oriented legal advice to local management and operational teamsSupport project teams during pre-bid and bidding phases, including:Reviewing and negotiating NDAs, teaming and cooperation agreementsAnalysing tender documentation and identifying legal risksDraft, review and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including:EPC (e.g. FIDIC or NEC), construction,



O&M; and services agreementsSupply and partnership agreementsAdvising on contract performance and amendmentsManaging claims and contract-related disputesManage pre-contractual and contractual claims and disputesCoordinate and instruct external counsel where neededEnsure proactive legal risk identification and mitigation across jurisdictionsCompliance & GovernanceEnsure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policiesSupport and monitor implementation of group ethics and compliance proceduresPromote a strong culture of integrity and ethical business conductCorporate, M&A; & Strategic SupportSupport M&A; transactions and partnerships from a legal perspective (as relevant)Provide assistance on integration of acquired entities and post-closing mattersSupport corporate governance processes, including intercompany arrangementsLegal Operations & CollaborationContribute to the development and implementation of legal templates, tools and best practicesSupport knowledge sharing within the Legal & Compliance teamAct as an interface between headquarter and local business teamsJob Requirements:Qualified lawyer with approximately 5–7 years of relevant experience (law firm and/or in‑house)Strong experience in international commercial contracts and project-based environments (e.g. EPC, infrastructure, industrial projects)Experience in multi-jurisdictional environments and decentralized organizationsExposure to claims management, compliance and ideally M&A; or corporate mattersPragmatic, solution-oriented and hands‑on mindsetStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to act as a trusted business partnerAble to manage multiple priorities and work independentlyLanguage proficiency in English and Italian,



additional European languages (e.g. French, Spanish) are a plusWorking for us meansBroad, end-to‑end involvement in international projectsHigh exposure to business and decision‑makingCombination of commercial, project, compliance and strategic workTruly international scope within a growing organizationYou will receive annual salary in the range of €80,000 – €95,000 gross per year + performance premio and comprehensive benefits, offered on a permanent contract on a full‑time workweek of 40 hours.Additional InformationThis job description represents only the primary areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. Performs other duties of similar nature and level assigned.To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Our CommitmentAt Nijhuis Saur Industries, we believe it is important for everyone to feel welcome. We believe that talent comes from everywhere and offer equal opportunities to all. Diversity, inclusion, and engagement are fundamental to us. Therefore, we do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment based on ethnic background, gender, age, origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics. We want you to feel safe with us and be able to be your true self.Please refrain from calling or emailing us unless we have contacted you first. We intend to find our new colleagues ourselves, therefore agency support is not required. Any Profiles and resumes sent unsolicited by agencies, even if sent directly to a hiring manager, will be treated as direct applications from the candidate.
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