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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
- Support project execution by:
- Advising on contract performance and amendments
- Managing claims and contract-related disputes

Disputes & Risk Management
- Manage pre-contractual and contractual claims and disputes
- Coordinate and instruct external counsel wh

📌 Senior Legal Counsel Europe (Milano)
🏢 Nijhuis Saur Industries
📍 Milano