Mid-Level/Senior Procurement Lawyer

Why are we the right fit for you?

The Province of Flevoland would love to be your new employer!

• We invest in you as a person and provide opportunities for growth;
  
• We offer you a warm welcome to our friendly and open team (if we do say so ourselves).
  

Together, we work toward the same goals, with a strong emphasis on job satisfaction.

Where will you be working?

You will be working in the Legal Affairs, Procurement, and Decision-Making Unit (hereinafter JZIB). This unit is part of the Corporate Affairs Department. The JZIB unit consists of 17 specialists, including legal counsel, procurement advisors, and decision-making staff. The unit’s responsibilities include tasks related to procurement, legal procurement advice, handling objections and appeals, advising on data protection, managing the mandate scheme, as well as activities under the Open Government Act.

Your future job as a procurement lawyer?

As a procurement lawyer, you’ll have a varied role, contributing to the procurement of various goods and services in collaboration with internal clients and your fellow procurement advisors. In doing so, you’ll make a tangible contribution to achieving our goals. The unit is constantly engaged with fascinating, socially relevant, and complex topics, such as the growing role of Socially Responsible Contracting & Procurement (SRCP) and the implementation of sanctions against Russia in European procurement processes.

You will provide legal advice and support in the execution of European, national, and (multi-party) private tenders. In addition, you will handle other (complex) procurement law questions and issues related to contracts in the broadest sense, including the terms and conditions of purchase, ARBIT, ARVODI, and ARIV. In this multifaceted role, you will work closely with the other procurement lawyer, among others. You will serve as a point of reference for procurement colleagues and a sparring partner for the head of the unit. Your role extends beyond simply conducting legal reviews; you will proactively contribute ideas regarding procurement processes and make concrete proposals for improvement. Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Legal support for tenders;
  
• Legal and organizational advice on procurement law; for example, deviations from procurement policies, drafting revision clauses, or procurement terms and conditions;
  
• Legal advice on procurement law aspects of public partnerships;
  
• A sounding board for relevant areas of law, such as administrative law (grants);
  
• Legal advice on contract law.
  

Does the work described above sound exciting to you? As the icing on the cake, you’ll help optimize the quality of our services. You’ll contribute ideas on how to improve processes and communication within the organization. You’ll use your legal knowledge and expertise to enhance our services and help the organization embrace the social role of procurement—for example, in the areas of circularity, biodiversity, or social return. Do you have the right attitude and energy needed to shape the role of a procurement lawyer?

What do you bring to the table?

• Bachelor's degree in Dutch Law;
  
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in procurement law;
  
• You have an affinity for the public sector;
  
• Experience in the business world and/or the legal profession is a plus;
  
• Completion of a postgraduate program in Public Procurement Law for lawyers at VU University Amsterdam or Utrecht University, or completion of the Grotius program in Public Procurement Law, is preferred;
  
• Knowledge of competition law and state aid law is a plus;
  
• Willingness to specialize in procurement law, while also broadening your knowledge;
  
• Proficient in the Dutch language, both spoken and written.
  

As a person, you are:

• A team player with a solution-oriented and proactive attitude;
  
• You have a no-nonsense attitude and are proactive and analytical;
  
• Able to set priorities and adapt quickly;
  
• You have a keen sense of political and administrative issues;
  
• You are persuasive and have strong verbal and written communication skills.
  

What do we offer you?

• The space and opportunities to be yourself and to continue growing;
  
• A salary ranging from a minimum of €4,297.87 to a maximum of €6,080.07 (pay scale 12) gross per month for a 36-hour workweek, depending on experience and education;
  
• Excellent benefits package. You’ll receive an Individual Choice Budget of 22.37% on top of your monthly salary. You can use this to purchase additional vacation days, for example. You’ll also receive a competitive pension plan, a company-provided laptop and phone, and an NS Business Card;
  
• A personal training budget of €5,000;
  
• A one-year contract with the possibility of a permanent position upon satisfactory performance;
  
• A workplace just a 2-minute walk from Lelystad Station, plus the option to work from home with the necessary (ergonomic) equipment.
  
• Good to know:
  
• In Flevoland, we believe everyone is unique. Everyone is different, and it is precisely these differences that help us become an even better province. We place great importance on diversity and therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
  

More information and feedback

Have we convinced you that we are the right employer for you, and would you like to put your talents to work for the province of Flevoland? If so, please apply by December 19, 2022, using the application button and submit your information. In your cover letter, supported by your resume, please explain why you believe you are the best candidate for this position and how we can best utilize your talents in this role. If you would like to learn more about this opening first, please contact Erik Krüse, recruitment consultant, at erik.kruse@flevoland.nl or 06-41656581.

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