Senior Legal Counsel – Legal Team Leader

Who

Who are we?

Fund

Performing Arts is one of the six national cultural funds and supports

professional performing artists and organizations at every stage of their work. We

encourage artistic development, invest in deepening and broadening

and fund the creation of new jobs. We also make it possible for work

is seen by as many people as possible. The Fund is there for the

the full spectrum of the performing arts,from pop music

from spoken theater to circus theater and musicals. In addition, we encourage

exploring the boundaries of disciplines.

Who

Who are you? 

You are an experienced

a lawyer looking for a new challenge while working 24 hours a week

is enough. With your knowledge and experience, you are able to maintain an overview of

retain information, draw clear conclusions, and make well-considered decisions.

Thanks to your natural leadership, you’re building a strong sense of teamwork,

where colleagues are given the trust and freedom to perform at their best

perform.

What

What are you going to do?

As a senior

Legal Counsel – Legal Affairs Team Leader: You advise the organization on

the implementation and development of (grant) programs and other legal

issues. You maintain an overview and, together with a team of two, ensure that

lawyers ensure that laws and regulations are applied correctly. With

Your sharp legal mind and coaching leadership style provide direction,

support and trust within the team.

In the role: 

• Wear

  You will provide a legal translation of the policy of the

  Fund regarding subsidy programs and policy guidelines;

• Recommend

  the executive board, the management team, the Supervisory Board

  and colleagues regarding (strategic) legal and administrative

  issues related to grants, HR, governance, and

  contracts;

• Answered

  you can ask the legal team about colleagues' questions regarding legality at the

  implementing policies and handling appeals and

  appeals;

• Enter

  You provide results-oriented leadership to the two lawyers. You assign tasks and work

  on a project basis, monitors progress, and implements personnel policy,

  including performance reviews

What

What are you bringing? 

• A

  Bachelor's degree in law;

• At least 10 years

  experience as a lawyer and a broad knowledge of the law

  with a focus on administrative law;

• Preferably with experience

  and an interest in grant or procurement law;

• Good

  strong writing skills and excellent command of Dutch and English;

• A keen eye for detail combined with a clear

  advice, without losing sight of the bigger picture;

• Experience

  through results-oriented and coaching-style leadership;

• Ensures

  with a cheerful disposition to foster a stimulating work environment in the

  team.

What

What do we offer you?

• A 24-hour shift

  per week; 

• A one-year contract with

  prospect of a permanent contract; 

• Gross

  monthly salary in pay scale 12 of the Central Government Collective Bargaining Agreement (€4,691.07 – €6,907.67) based on 36 hours

  hours per week. Salary is based on education and experience;

•  Benefits such as: vacation pay, year-end bonus,

  a pension through Zorg en Welzijn, a phone and laptop, travel reimbursement,

  performance visits;

•  Learn and grow together through our online platform

  Fonds Academie learning platform;

• An inspiring

  Workplace in The Hague, with a hybrid work arrangement: partly in the office, partly at home. 

Apply 

Ben

Are you interested in this position? If so, please send your application by January 4, 2026.

Please send your cover letter and resume to vacature@fondspodiumkunsten.nl. 

Procedure

The

The selection process consists of two interviews. These will take place in week 3 and in week

A

The writing test is part of the process.

More

information 

For

If you have any questions about the process, please contact Irene van der Gaag, HR

employee via vacature@fondspodiumkunsten.nl.

Do you have any questions about the job? If so, please contact Ralph

Reede,Head

Grant assistance via r.reede@fondspodiumkunsten.nl

Acquisition

Please do not contact us regarding this job opening.