Environmental Law Advisor JP3385

Project overview

For this assignment as Environmental Law Advisor, you will provide expert guidance to professionals working on the successful realization of projects and maintenance activities at Gasunie. You are a strong substantive discussion partner, ensuring the correct application of laws and regulations and internal procedures. In this way, you ensure that the quality delivered is high and contribute to the professional development of these professionals. The work relates to Northern and Eastern Netherlands.

As an Environmental Law Advisor, you translate complex environmental issues into workable solutions within projects and support professionals in their professional development.

Project details

you work from our office in Groningen. Hybrid working is possible. However, you will also be working in other locations in the country, for example for national consultations.

Number of hours per week: 32 to 40 hours

CAO Generic position: Advisor Legal/Regulation 70

We are open to one type of contract for this assignment:

Employment contract - Grading in accordance with the applicable CAO.

Secondment period: 1-12-2026 to 31-12-2027

€ 110 to € 117.50

What will you do?

The activities as Environmental Law Advisor are at the interface of projects, management, and legal frameworks within the physical living environment. You provide substantive advice and offer expert guidance within the field of environmental law.

In collaboration with the advisors in the West and South, you ensure knowledge transfer and quality assurance. You provide professional guidance to legal employees, advise on complex issues, and ensure that laws and regulations are properly applied in practice.

With these activities:

you monitor and test the quality of legal advice and products. You ensure that internal processes and procedures are applied;

you are responsible for the professional guidance of employees in your region

you translate legal frameworks into practical and workable solutions;

you ensure knowledge sharing through training and presentations.

you advise managers and support decision-making and policy;

In addition, you play an important role in projects and management:

you advise on risks, choices, and the design of processes, with an emphasis on permits and contributions to administrative law procedures;

you coordinate activities and monitor the coherence between projects and files;

you are the point of contact for project teams and liaise with experts or corporate legal where necessary.

You will also be involved in:

ensuring and applying legal frameworks within the organization;

monitoring the consistent application of policy and legislation and regulations;

assessing viewpoints and contributing to objection and appeal procedures;

testing, among other things, environmental checks and environmental management plans;

contributing to policy development and process improvements and their elaboration;

implementing new working methods;

building and maintaining a network with competent authorities and chain partners;

influencing decision-making in line with Gasunie's interests;

collaboration with disciplines such as land affairs, project management, experts, and lawyers from corporate legal.

What do you bring?

A completed legal education (HBO or WO), for example, constitutional and administrative law.

At least 5 years of relevant work experience with environmental law in a project environment (e.g., infrastructure, energy, industry, or area development)

Experience with project-based work and strong in planning and organizing

Excellent advisory and communication skills

A relevant network in the North and East of the Netherlands, or you will build one quickly

You work result-oriented and know how to connect different interests well, without losing sight of the end goal. You are approachable and connect stakeholders, both within and outside the team you work with. You work accurately and adhere to agreed frameworks and procedures. You dare to take a position and know how to influence decision-making with conviction. You enjoy working with different departments, taking into account the interests of Gasunie as a whole.

The work requires travel within the Netherlands and possibly overnight stays. You work regionally and coordinate with the national department.

About Gasunie

At Gasunie, we are proud that together we ensure reliable transport of gas, hydrogen, heat, and CO2. Now and in the future. Working at Gasunie means contributing to the energy transition, not just talking about it. We are conservative innovators: we pioneer with respect for what already exists. Our colleagues take initiative, help each other, and continue to develop. Safety is central - both to prevent accidents and to create a work environment where you can be yourself. As a 100% state-owned company, we ensure that everyone can always access energy, in a safe and sustainable way.

About the department

You will carry out the activities for the Environmental Expertise Center, a central unit within Gasunie. The activities relate to various business lines.

The Environmental Expertise Center is the connecting factor when it comes to environmental management. Various disciplines work within the department, such as Legal Affairs, Land Affairs, and Soil & Conditioning. You will work closely with advisors from other regions and national experts.

The department consists of approximately 35 colleagues.

A screening is part of the selection procedure. This always includes a Certificate of Conduct (VOG), but an assessment and/or requesting references may also be part of it. You will receive more information about this during the procedure.

• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Groningen, NL
• Languages: Dutch