Overview
The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management is hiring a senior legal professional to advise on drinking-water policy, nuclear safety and radiation protection and to draft national legislation.
Full job description
Official vacancy IM-2026-8055 / reference 5986. The role is 32–36 hours per week in salary scale 12 (€4,818–€7,094 gross based on 36 hours) and is structured as a permanent appointment; external entrants are initially offered a fixed-term appointment of up to one year with prospect of permanent employment.
Requirements & qualifications
Requires a completed university master's degree in law, about five years of relevant experience as a legal adviser in government or business, and some experience with legislative processes or willingness to develop that expertise. A Dutch Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is required for appointment.
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Verification notes
Verified on the official Dutch central-government careers portal. The vacancy was posted 5 September 2026 and states 'Solliciteer voor 21 september 2026' without a closing time/timezone, so deadline_date only is used.
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