Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel – Offshore Transactions Join to apply for the Legal Counsel role at Vestas. Finance > Vestas Legal, Risk & Compliance > Offshore Transactions 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 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 contracts, 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 optimise 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 an international large‑sized company or a large 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 other. Vestas' 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: Hamburg, Aarhus, Copenhagen, Malmö or Warsaw. Location United Kingdom (UK) and key Vestas NCE hubs. Seniority Level Not Applicable Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Legal Industries Renewable Energy Our Commitment to Fair Hiring At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/or resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness. 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 power the solution for a sustainable, green energy future. We encourage you to apply no later than 20/11/2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr