Legal Counsel

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We're looking for a talented individual to join our Legal team in the Netherlands as a Legal Counsel. The department will consists of a Director of Legal and two Legal Counsellors. We're seeking a proactive and results-driven professional to help strengthen the team. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of an innovative legal function, this could be the perfect opportunity. Key objectives T o provide legal support to a wide range of departments, including in particular Leasing, Marketing, Development, Finance, Investment Management, Commercial Partnerships and Centre Management. What you will be doing... Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including: lease, development, construction, service, media-related, marketing and events-related agreements. Advising and providing support to different business units, including Leasing, Marketing, Development, Finance, Commercial Partnerships and Centre Management. Maintaining good reporting and status updates on workloads Supporting and liaising on compliance and data protection compliance issues Advising senior stakeholders on legal risks in relation to their projects and finding innovative solutions to manage and mitigate such risks. Legal support in investment and divestment transactions. Managing litigation with external lawyers. Managing corporate housekeeping, Updating and maintaining the in-house commercial contracts. Providing legal team training to the business, as required. What skills, experience, and knowledge will you need to be successful? Must be fluent in Dutch and English Experience in-house/law firm, specifically in Dutch Law Experience in Real Estate or Leasing Law Broad commercial experience and an enthusiasm for and willingness to understand the business of managing retail centres Ability to work independently, manage a varied portfolio of work and ability to prioritise workloads. Strong verbal and written communication and project management skills required Strong team player - working closely with colleagues in the Legal Team (both NL and other jurisdictions) and cross-functionally with teams across the business Excellent soft skills with an ability to manage different stakeholders Who are we? At Unibail -Rodamco-Westfield (URW), we develop and operate a portfolio of sustainable, premium, mixed-use real estate assets across Europe and the United States. Driven by our purpose to Reinvent Being Together, we are committed to accelerating urban regeneration and rethinking how we live together in cities. Today, 2,000 dedicated individuals are working together to reshape the future of real estate and shopping centers by creating innovative, engaging spaces that truly redefine community connections. Our flagship destinations are more than just places; they're the heartbeat of the community. We empower our employees to make a real impact through volunteering, DE&I programs, and leading ESG efforts. URW is at the forefront of experiential entertainment, constantly pushing boundaries to craft unforgettable in-person and digital experiences. By surprising and delighting our customers, we create magical moments and reinvent togetherness in every interaction. Within our Northern Europe Region - spanning the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and the UK - we own and manage eight exceptional assets. These include Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, Stadshart Amstelveen, Westfield London, and Westfield Stratford City. As an international company, our primary internal language is English. Therefore, we kindly ask that you submit your application and resume in English.

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