ppAt 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. /ppReady to make a difference? Start your journey with us. /ph3Job Summary /h3h3Shape the Legal Backbone of International Water Projects /h3pWe are seeking a pragmatic and experienced bSenior Legal Counsel /bto support our European operations /ppIn 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. /ppYou 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. /ph3Job Description: /h3h3Commercial Projects /h3ulliProvide practical, business-oriented legal advice to local management and operational teams /liliSupport project teams during pre-bid and bidding phases, including:ulliReviewing and negotiating NDAs, teaming and cooperation agreements /liliAnalysing tender documentation and identifying legal risks /li /ul /liliDraft, review and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including:ulliEPC (e.g. FIDIC or NEC), construction,



OM and services agreements /liliSupply and partnership agreements /li /ul /liliAdvising on contract performance and amendments /liliManaging claims and contract-related disputes /liliManage pre-contractual and contractual claims and disputes /liliCoordinate and instruct external counsel where needed /liliEnsure proactive legal risk identification and mitigation across jurisdictions /li /ulh3Compliance Governance /h3ulliEnsure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies /liliSupport and monitor implementation of group ethics and compliance procedures /liliPromote a strong culture of integrity and ethical business conduct /li /ulh3Corporate, MA Strategic Support /h3ulliSupport MA transactions and partnerships from a legal perspective (as relevant) /liliProvide assistance on integration of acquired entities and post-closing matters /liliSupport corporate governance processes, including intercompany arrangements /li /ulh3Legal Operations Collaboration /h3ulliContribute to the development and implementation of legal templates, tools and best practices /liliSupport knowledge sharing within the Legal Compliance team /liliAct as an interface between headquarter and local business teams /li /ulh3Job Requirements: /h3ulliQualified lawyer with approximately 5–7 years of relevant experience (law firm and/or in‑house) /liliStrong experience in international commercial contracts and project-based environments (e.g. EPC, infrastructure, industrial projects) /liliExperience in multi-jurisdictional environments and decentralized organizations /liliExposure to claims management, compliance and ideally MA or corporate matters /liliPragmatic, solution-oriented and hands‑on mindset /liliStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to act as a trusted business partner /liliAble to manage multiple priorities and work independently /liliLanguage proficiency in English and Italian,



additional European languages (e.g. French, Spanish) are a plus /li /ulh3Working for us means /h3ulliBroad, end-to‑end involvement in international projects /liliHigh exposure to business and decision‑making /liliCombination of commercial, project, compliance and strategic work /liliTruly international scope within a growing organization /liliYou 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. /li /ulh3Additional Information /h3pThis 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. /ppTo 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. /ph3Our Commitment /h3pAt 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. /ppPlease 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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