Paralegal

We are the Legal Affairs & Liaison Office team of the Environmental Sciences Group (ESG), part of Wageningen University & Research (WUR).

A young and energetic team with strong growth ambitions, a passion for law, and a pragmatic approach to solutions.

We carry out challenging work for inspiring stakeholders at both national and international levels. We take pride in our informal atmosphere and give everyone room to grow, both professionally and personally. We believe that an open and direct communication style brings out the best in everyone.
To strengthen our ambitions, we are looking for a Paralegal.

The position:
As a paralegal, you will support our organization and legal advisors both administratively and substantively in the creation of a wide variety of contracts and other legal documents. You will also contribute to various (legal) inquiries and requests. You will carry out your tasks partly independently and manage your own responsibilities. You serve as the connecting link between internal stakeholders and the legal advisors, and you navigate a complex organization with ease.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Drafting and reviewing legal (standard/template) agreements and handling them, if necessary, in consultation with the legal team
• Providing advice on general terms and conditions
• Corresponding with various (internal) clients
• Managing legal files, both substantively and administratively
• Contributing to various organizational developments
• Acting as a substitute for our administrative staff during absences

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent employment conditions. Highlights from our collective labor agreement (CAO) include:

• The possibility to work partly from home and flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance
• The opportunity to accrue extra compensation hours by working more hours per week
• Sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave
• Strong focus on vitality, including access to campus sports facilities at an attractive rate
• A fixed year-end bonus of 8.3%
• An excellent pension scheme through ABP

These excellent secondary benefits come with a competitive salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a market-based salary ranging from €3,316 to €4,734 for a full-time (36-hour) work week, according to scale 9 of the Wageningen Research CAO.

We are looking for a new colleague for a maximum of 28 hours per week (0.7 FTE). Initially, you will receive a one-year contract which, depending on organizational (economic) circumstances and performance, may be extended. We are happy to discuss any questions you may have about this.
Wageningen University & Research encourages internal career development and mobility through an internal recruitment policy. We offer plenty of opportunities for personal initiative in a learning environment and provide excellent training opportunities. You will enjoy a varied role in an international setting with a pleasant and open work culture.

The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

For more information about this position, please contact Laura Schellingerhout, Head of Legal Affairs & Liaison Office: laura.schellingerhout@wur.nl or +31 (0)6-51582301.

For information about the application process, please contact Inge van Wijk, HR Business Partner: inge1.vanwijk@wur.nl.

Interested in applying?
You can apply directly via the application button on the vacancy page on our website, which allows us to process your personal data with your consent.

This vacancy is open until 27 May 2025. We will start the selection process immediately and will invite suitable candidates for an interview.

Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion. We believe that different perspectives lead to innovative solutions. That is why we strive to create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and valued, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we build a culture where everyone’s unique contribution helps drive our success.