Senior Legal Counsel

ppFor one of our clients in the oilgas industry we are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel (Interim) /ppOur client is established in 11 countries worldwide and is active in the energy and water sectors. In the Netherlands, they operate as a producer of natural gas and are co‑owner and operator of two gas storage facilities. /ppOur Client is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel Midstream (interim) to act as trusted legal adviser to its gas storage business. The gas storage operations are a critical component of the Dutch energy system and operate in a highly regulated and politically sensitive environment. /ppYou will work closely with colleagues from Operations, Commercial, HSSE, Permitting and Business Development (Energy Transition). The legal team consists of the Head of Legal, two Legal Counsels and an administrative assistant. Our client their midstream environment is dynamic, intellectually demanding and characterised by a strong sense of personal responsibility and collaboration. /ppDue to the international nature of our organisation and industry, a substantial part of the work is conducted in English. /ph3As Senior Legal Counsel, you will: /h3ulliAct as end‑to‑end legal owner for key regulatory and commercial matters within the gas storage business; /liliAdvise on legal and regulatory aspects of gas storage operations within the context of the ongoing energy transition; /liliLead and manage the legal and regulatory relationship with relevant authorities and ministries, including active participation in stakeholder meetings arranged by regulators; /liliRepresent and safeguard our client their position in Dutch and EU gas storage policy development groups. /li /ulh3Responsibilities /h3ulliStrategic Advisory ResponsibilitiesulliAdvising senior management on regulatory, commercial and policy developments affecting gas storage activities; /liliMonitoring legislative and regulatory developments and translating these into clear, actionable advice for the business; /liliContributing to strategic decision‑making in a complex administrative and political environment. /li /ul /liliTransactional Operational ResponsibilitiesulliDrafting, negotiating and advising on Gas Storage Capacity Agreements and related auctions; /liliDrafting and advising on gas storage regulations and frameworks; /liliSupporting permitting processes and administrative procedures; /liliManaging external legal counsel and (administrative) litigation matters. /liliEnsuring appropriate legal documentation and records management in cooperation with the team. /li /ul /li /ulh3What we search for in you /h3pWe’re happy to hear from professionals with a Master's degree in Law and 6/8 years of post‑qualification experience, gained at a top‑tier law firm and/or within the legal department of an international energy or infrastructure company. In this role you'll require both Dutch and English language skills. /ph3We'd like to see as many of the following skills on your CV: /h3ulliProven affinity with the energy sector and the ambition to contribute to its transition; /liliExperience with regulated environments; gas storage or broader energy infrastructure experience is a strong advantage; /liliExcellent communication and influencing skills, enabling you to engage confidently with regulators, counterparties and senior internal stakeholders; /liliSound business acumen and a pragmatic mindset; /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr