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Strikt noodzakelijk Head of Legal - Central Europe We reageren meestal binnen een week Head of Legal - Central Europe Building a sustainable future, together. At WSP, we design the future of our communities. As one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, we bring together expertise across transport and infrastructure, buildings, energy, environment, water and advisory. Across Central Europe, we combine local knowledge with international reach to deliver projects that create a positive, lasting impact for clients, communities and the environment. We are growing out Legal Team and are looking for a Head of Legal - Central Europe based in Netherlands or Italy to help us shape what comes next. The opportunity The Head of Legal, Central Europe is responsible for overseeing the legal function across the region, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, managing legal risks, and acting as trusted advisor to the President of the Central Europe region, the Country MDs and functional leads. The role involves leadership of a team of legal professionals, handling a broad range of legal matters, including corporate governance, client contracts, intellectual property, employment law and dispute resolution. Additionally, the role supports the business in navigating complex legal and regulatory environments while protecting WSP's interests and helping to drive the growth of the business and realisation of the Strategic Growth Plan. How you will make an impact Your main focus areas will include: - To act as principal lawyer for Central Europe, which includes Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Turkey, Hungary, Italy, Spain and Portugal (and other countries as the region expands) - Reporting to the General Counsel for the Nordics, Member of the Central Europe Executive Committee, supporting the Central Europe Region President, Country Managing Directors and function heads ...



