Legal Trainee

Responsibilities

• As a Legal Trainee, you will:
• Get to know the wider Damen group and corresponding network for building your future career;
• Gain hands ‑ on experience across disciplines within the legal field ;
• Learn to balance legal risk management with commercial objectives ;
• B uild a strong internal network with c olleagues worldwide and learn how we work as ONE FAMILY, ONE GOAL, ONE DAMEN ;
• Develop the decisiveness, ownership and improvement mindset defined in the Damen Leadership Profile , with a focus on managing complex stakeholder environments, identifying legal and compliance risks, and contributing to effective risk mitigation strategies ;
• Contribute directly to complex (international) transactions and strategic projects .

Requirements

• We are looking for ambitious starters with strong legal foundations who are keen to develop within an international corporate environment. You :
• h old a completed Master's degree in Law (LL.M.), preferably in private law, corporate / commercial law or maritime law;
• f eel at home in our values: fellowship, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and stewardship and share our enthusiasm for the maritime world;
• a re at the start of your professional career . Prior experience through a successful student internship, for example within a commercial law firm, is considered a plus ;
• h ave excellent command of English and preferably Dutch, both written and spoken;
• a re analytically strong, accurate and intellectually curious; and
• f eel comfortable in a dynamic organization where ownership and responsibility matter.
• What's In It for You?
• Career Growth Opportunities
• A tailor ‑ made, two ‑ year journey designed to unlock your full potential and grow into a role that suits you best .
• A Global Family
• Join a passionate community with peers across Young Damen and colleagues worldwide.
• Continuous Learning
• Benefit from dedicated coaches, mentors and training offered through the Damen Academy.
• International Exposure
• Gain hands ‑ on experience across disciplines and contribute to legal matters with an international scope .
• Attractive Employment Conditions
• A competitive salary, at least 40 days of leave and unique trainee events that make your journey both meaningful and fun.
• What You Wi ll Take With You?
• By the end of your traineeship, you will have:
• a clear understanding of your talents and ambitions ;
• a clear understanding of the variety in legal functions within our company;
• b oosted your leadership and people skills ;
• g ained the insights to support the b

Benefits

Additional Information

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities . Join our family. Are you ready to launch your legal career in an international, dynamic and maritime environm en t and explore the oceans of opportunities within Damen? The Damen Legal Traineeship offers you a unique opportunity to develop into an all-round legal professional in one of the world's most diverse and forward ‑ thinking shipbuilding families. Over the course of two years, you will gain broad exposure to corporate, compliance and commercial legal matters, with direct involvement in major transactions and strategic projects. You will experience Damen from multiple perspectives and grow into a confident legal sparring partner for the business . The Legal Traineeship The Legal Traineeship is a two-year journey and consists of four rotations of approximately six months each. The program has a solid core structure, while allowing room to tailor certain elements to your interests and background. You will rotate through, among others, the following departments: Compliance - advising on (export) compliance and integrity matters in an international context and driving and developing the compliance program ; Corporate Legal - supporting and advising on corporate housekeeping and structuring, governance, M&A, financings and other strategic corporate matters; Commercial Legal - legal support to sales and divis ions , including contracting and commercial support to specific divisions (such as the building divisions, Damen Services (providing after-delivery warranty or Damen Financial Services , where focus will be on providing financial services to the customers of the Damen Group (via loan or lease), or the negotiations with financiers to Damen Financial Services itself ) . Throughout the traineeship, you will be guided by one overall mentor and work closely with experienced legal professionals across the organization . During the traineeship, you wi ll develop your legal and compliance knowledge and transform this knowledge into practice. You will explore the many facets of negotiating and contracting including the compliance side of the business. Along the way, you wi ll uncover what energizes you most and master the skills needed to provide solid legal advice while supporting the company in doing business. As you progress through the traineeship, opportunities for international exp erience may come your way, guided by your development and business needs.

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