Vacancy: Environmental Law Lawyer

Your new challenge

As an Environmental Law Attorney, you will perform all legal work in the field of environmental law, including the Omgevingswet the four accompanying Decrees, the Environmental Management Act, and the General Administrative Law Act. In addition to advising on environmental law issues, you will handle objections and appeals in this area. Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• ·You represent the municipality in objection and appeal proceedings, including representing the municipality in court before the administrative judge.
• You actively contribute to policy development in the field of permits and spatial planning.
• You assess the consequences of changes in legislation and regulations and advise on working methods and processes.
• In this position, you will advise the municipal council on issues relating to permit applications and spatial developments.
• You monitor, check, and improve the quality of our team's legal work.
• You advise colleagues on legal aspects of spatial initiatives.
• You conduct research into permit applications within the framework of the Public Administration Probity Screening Act (Wet Bibob).

Our organization

At the Municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo, we believe in the power of teamwork. Together with residents, administrators, colleagues, and partners, we work every day to build a green, connected, and vibrant municipality. In our medium-sized organization, personal contact is a given: we know each other, we are close, and we truly work together on the social challenges of today and tomorrow.

Our modern and welcoming town hall is where we meet and work together. Here, your job satisfaction is key. We value a healthy work-life balance and invest in your development and vitality. This is evident in initiatives such as the Dommelvallei Academy, walking meetings, and fresh fruit every day.

We work based on clear values that guide us:

• Creative – we think in terms of possibilities and make a difference.
• Reliable – we do what we say and ensure clear agreements.
• Committed – we are in this together, with each other and with our residents.

These values are reflected in our daily work. We look ahead, turn challenges into opportunities, and support each other where necessary. Because when our employees grow and experience job satisfaction, they can give their all to ensure the happiness of our residents.

Together we make it happen in Geldrop-Mierlo

You will be joining the Spatial Development team at the municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo. Our team consists of approximately 31 colleagues. You will be working directly with colleagues in the areas of Environmental Permits and Spatial Planning Law. The municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo is a medium-sized municipality where personal input and initiative are valued!

According to your colleague Ben, you are the ideal new colleague if:

You have acquired a legal background through legal training (higher professional education or university education) and/or work experience. Have you just graduated? Then we would also like to meet you! In this position, it is important that you can easily change your communication style. One moment you will be sitting Alderman the table with the Alderman , the next with the initiator or their advisor.

• You work closely with external partners and, of course, your colleagues.
• You feel right at home in a political-administrative environment.
• You are the one who handles all legal advice regarding environmental law.

It is important to us that we as a team are a good fit for you and that you are a good fit for us, of course. We look forward to meeting you!

Here's what you can expect from us

• A salary of up to €6,343 gross per month (based on 36 hours per week) depending on your education and experience (salary level January 1, 2026).
• Individual choice budget (IKB) of 17.05% on top of your salary
• Variable working hours
• Favorable pension fund and compensation for furnishing your home office.
• You will also have access to a phone and laptop, and electric bicycles are available for work appointments.
• An employment contract for the duration of one year with the prospect of permanent employment.

Are you excited after reading this job posting?

Apply immediately or by January 9 at the latest via Working for Geldrop-Mierlo and who knows, you may soon be starting as our new colleague.

Are we a good fit for you, and are you a good fit for us? We would like to hear about your strengths and what makes you happy at work. That is why it is important to know who you really are. Your personality is decisive. A personality and behavioral analysis is therefore part of our selection procedure.

Do you have any questions first?

Feel free to call, email, or send us a message! For questions about the position, please contact team manager Martin Kremers at m.kremers@geldrop-mierlo.nl. If you have questions about the application process, please contact Ewoud Heijman at 06-42306861 or sollicitaties@dienstdommelvallei.nl.