Senior Juridisch Consultant

Start Date: 17 August 2026
Contract Duration: Until 30 October 2026
Workload: 50% (approximately 150 hours)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (remote work possible)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Juridisch Consultant to provide legal support within a public sector legal affairs team. The consultant will advise internal departments on a broad range of administrative and public law matters, ensuring legally sound decision-making and compliance with applicable legislation.

The assignment focuses on delivering practical legal advice, drafting legal documents, and supporting internal stakeholders across various governance-related topics.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to internal departments on administrative and public law matters.
• Draft and review regulations, agreements, settlements, and other legal documents.
• Advise on governance structures, decision-making processes, and competencies of public authorities.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical, solution-oriented recommendations.
• Support matters relating to liability, legal protection, and public administration.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and legal colleagues.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Law.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Legal Consultant or Jurist.
• Proven experience providing practical legal advice in a professional environment.
• Demonstrated experience with administrative and public law.
• Ability to describe a relevant case involving administrative and public law.
• Experience with governmental or administrative decision-making processes.
• Native-level Dutch (CEFR C2) is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within provincial or local government.
• Knowledge of provincial governance legislation and related public sector regulations.
• Experience supporting public sector organizations.

Skills

• Strong legal analytical and advisory skills.
• Excellent drafting and documentation abilities.
• Ability to translate complex legislation into practical advice.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a legal team.

Assignment Details

• Part-time assignment (50%).
• Hybrid working arrangement with remote work available.
• Opportunity to support a public sector legal team on a variety of governance and administrative law matters.