Do you bring experience as a transactional lawyer from the renewables sector? This is an exciting chance to take on a key role in the Offshore transactions department.

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The Offshore transactions department is a diverse, skilled team that supports offshore wind turbine sales in Northern & Central Europe. We are now looking to add a Legal Counsel who will act as Specialist for Offshore Transactions in the NCE region.

Responsibilities

In this role, your main responsibilities will be

• To partner with the NCE offshore sales department to negotiate offshore wind transactions
• Review and analyse tender documents issued by international clients, and identify and help address legal/contractual risks
• Draft, review and negotiate turbine sales contract, usually based on FIDIC yellow book, as well as long term service agreements
• Manage the support of external legal firm
• Support the contract management and project management teams during the execution phases of transactions
• Find ways to optimize the way in which we do business, help develop and improve templates, refine company policies and processes, and apply best practices

Qualifications

• Law degree
• At least 5 years of experience as a transactional lawyer from either an international large-sized company or an international law firm
• Previous experience from the renewables sector
• Experience negotiating FIDIC contracts
• Knowledge of handling complex contract structures
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Qualification in England or Scotland

Competencies

• Good at handling complex contract structures under high pressure
• Advanced communication skills
• Effective stakeholder management (commercial, technical, management)
• Strategic thinking and a proactive approach
• Thriving in a varied and fast-paced environment

What we offer

We offer an exciting job at a well-known wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility and accuracy. You will become part of a diverse and motivated legal team where colleagues support each otherVestas' values are accountability, simplicity, collaboration and passion! Sounds interesting? Then we would like to hear from you.

Additional information

This position will be based in the UK or in one of the Vestas NCE hubs i.e., Hamburg, Aarhus, Copenhagen, Malmö or Warsaw.

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time, including before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply no later than 20/11/2025.

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DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.
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