Senior Advisor in and Procurement Law -HKO

Senior Advisor in Contract and Procurement Law 260625-HKO-004

Location:

Westraven (Utrecht)

About the Organization
This is the implementing organization of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, dedicated to creating a safe, liveable, and accessible Netherlands through infrastructure and water management initiatives.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Advisor in Contract and Procurement Law to provide expert mandate advice and support on contractual and EU procurement matters within civil engineering execution projects. This is a temporary assignment with the option for extension up to 24 months (2 x 12 months maximum).

Key Responsibilities

Provide contractual legal and EU procurement advice for civil engineering execution projects

Deliver mandate advice to support project teams and leadership

Follow up on improvement actions identified in the 2025 complaints and mandate report

Simplify and streamline the preparation of contractual and procurement legal advice

Clear existing backlogs in advisory work

Support colleagues and alleviate workload pressures

Prepare the organization for future advisory services with user-centered approaches

Management Structure
This position includes management and supervision responsibilities.

Essential Competencies
Analytical Thinking

Analyze complex issues from multiple perspectives

Establish relevant connections and identify potential risks

Develop comprehensive solutions to contractual and procurement challenges

Written Communication Skills

Communicate legal concepts clearly and accessibly in Dutch

Translate complex legal information for non-legal stakeholders

Produce well-structured, compelling written advice

Persuasiveness

Substantiate viewpoints with clear, evidence-based arguments

Respond thoughtfully to counterarguments

Maintain professional conviction when necessary

Organizational Sensitivity

Understand organizational dynamics, hierarchies, and power structures

Empathize with diverse departmental interests

Navigate complex stakeholder environments effectively

Requirements (Mandatory)
Candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered:

Minimum 5 years of proven experience  providing contractual legal and EU procurement advice at a major public client in the civil engineering sector

University-level education  in private law or related legal discipline

Preferred Qualifications

Deep knowledge of EU procurement law  with hands‑on experience with civil engineering contract types including:

UAVGC (Unified Administrative and Contractual Conditions)

DBFM (Design, Build, Finance, Maintain)

D&C (Design & Construct)

Demonstrated competencies  as outlined above, evidenced through:

Curriculum vitae

Cover letter

Performance in potential interview discussions

Key Requirements & Important Information
Language Requirements

Excellent command of Dutch language (spoken and written) is essential for effective performance

Employment Structure

This assignment is  NOT available for self‑employed professionals or entrepreneurs with their own private limited company

Fee‑only construction arrangements are  not accepted

This is an employment‑based assignment

Duration & Flexibility

Extension option:
Maximum 2 x 12 months

Minimum notice period for early termination: 1 month

Areas of Expertise

Legal & HR Expertise

Water Management

Construction & Civil Engineering

Infrastructure & Roads

Installation Technology

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering & Industrial Automation

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