GROUP LEGAL COUNSEL

Contributing to the world of tomorrow, that is what we do at HES. Are you ready to join our international team that manages our European network out of our Rotterdam office?

From the electricity powering your home to the vehicle you rely on for your daily commute, the bread that fuels your day – these essential elements all trace their origins to the movement of bulk commodities. And chances are, these vital materials passed through one of our state-of-the-art terminals. With a team of over 1,400 dedicated professionals, HES International operates 24 / 7, ensuring seamless delivery of bulk commodities to customers worldwide. As Europe's largest multi-purpose independent bulk handling company, we excel in handling liquid and dry bulk products, seamlessly connecting deep-draft terminals to inland distribution networks via pipeline, barge, truck, and train.

We are at the forefront of the energy transition, actively driving innovation and sustainability in the new-energies domain and pursuing the diversification of the bulk commodities that it stores and handles for her customers. We are not just talking about the future, we are building it; with a clear and exciting sustainability ambition through realizing tangible projects (e.g., sustainable construction material, carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, biofuels, and various projects in repurposing thermal coal storage space).

Join our dynamic team and become part of an industry leader committed to breaking new ground in bulk handling. Together, we'll shape the future of logistics and ensure that the world's essential commodities continue to flow smoothly, powering economies and enhancing lives.

THE TEAM

The agile Legal & Compliance team, which consists of the General Counsel, a Group Legal Counsel on equal seniority level and a Legal Support Officer, is responsible for the optimal Legal position for HES Group in a broad range of legal and compliance areas, ranging from commercial contracting to M&A, corporate and permitting matters, including managing support on regulatory issues for all operating companies (terminals).

The Senior Group Legal Counsel will be able to operate independently while having the opportunity to collaborate with his team members if desired. The legal team consists of highly empowered and business oriented senior lawyers with broad responsibilities who enjoy working in an international and fast-paced environment.

Forget just reviewing contracts. At HES, in-house counsels are entrepreneurs at heart. We go beyond – empowering management and colleagues to mitigate risks through proactive guidance and assistance, turning legal expertise into the foundation for our success.

THE ROLE

You help to ensure that the HES Group companies comply with all relevant commercial and corporate legal, regulatory and permitting requirements. Your specific responsibilities within the team are :

• Commercial contracting : Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
• M&A : overseeing and managing the legal aspects of all M&A activities, including but not limited to mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, and other strategic transactions;
• Legal risk management : identifying and mitigating potential legal risks associated with the group's activities;
• Staying up-to-date : continuously monitoring changes in rules and regulations and advising management and business directors to take action accordingly;
• Acquisition and renewal : ensuring all permits for the group's operations are obtained and renewed timely, such as regulatory requirements for operations, (project) construction, environment, health & safety, and data privacy;
• Liaising with authorities : communication with authorities to clarify requirements, troubleshoot issues, and smoothen permit application processes;
• Internal training : coordinating and conducting training sessions for employees on legal and regulatory matters.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You are a pro-active, entrepreneurial and hands-on legal business advisor, with a University Degree in (Dutch) Law and at least 6 years of experience in an international business environment. Law firm experience is considered a plus, as is additional experience with regulatory / permits processes.

Working in a team of 4 in a non-hierarchical and fast-paced organization that is backed by PE-managed infrastructure funds, you will need to bring a flexible and down-to-earth personality and the capacity to work independently with many internal and external stakeholders. A solid safety mindset, following HES’ key company value as well as the industry’s regulatory requirements, is a non-negotiable.

You are fluent in English. Preferably also fluent in Dutch.

DO WE HAVE YOUR ATTENTION?

We have outsourced the recruitment process for this position to Voxius Executive Search. For more information or directly applying, please contact Hielke Bruin or Christine Hagens at Voxius, via mail ([email protected]) or telephone (+31 85 4880000). Discretion is guaranteed.

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