Lead Legal Advisor

We at Vestas are dedicated to our vision of becoming the global leader in sustainable energy solutions. Are you just as passionate about a green and sustainable future as we are? Come join us at Vestas, where you will become a part of a global company that every day makes an impactful difference for the future of the world.

Finance > Vestas Legal, Risk & Compliance > Procurement & Product Development
As a legal advisor in Vestas´ Group Legal team you will be a trusted, key advisor on global contracts and strategic decisions where you can truly make a difference and work closely with stakeholders and legal colleagues across Vestas.
You will be empowered to provide commercial, value-creating solutions to complex challenges within the fast-growing renewable industry which allow Vestas to maintain its market-leading position as well as support in developing business processes and mitigating risks. You will be part of a highly collaborative and skilled legal team with a global outlook and impact.
The position is located at Vestas´ office in either Aarhus or Copenhagen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide range of international commercial contracts
• Learn business requirements, analyze legal and commercial risks and provide value-adding solutions
• Support M&A processes and strategic project work
• Develop and optimize legal guidance and governance, policies and legal templates and continuously share our knowledge and train our colleagues throughout the global Vestas organization

Qualifications

• Degree in Law
• Specialist experience with commercial contract drafting and negotiation in English
• +3 years' experience from major law office (DK or international) or in-house legal position in an international organization
• Experience in working with international Contract Law

Competencies

• Thrive with working in an international environment with many and diverse colleagues and with an exciting, rewarding, and wide contact surface across the Vestas organization
• Strong commercial mindset and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with an attention to detail
• Motivated to make a positive difference and impact
• Enjoy and are excited to learn and contribute to development - acknowledging that in Vestas we together learn and develop every day as a company, as teams and as persons
• Speak and write English at negotiation level

What we offer
We offer you a great level of responsibility in a dynamic an international working environment with passionate colleagues. We work closely with commercial colleagues as key contributors in the decision-making processes and close to senior management on strategic projects. Moreover, we collaborate closely with our regional legal colleagues around the world.
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 harvest different experiences, skills, and perspectives. Our core values are Simplicity, Passion, Collaboration and Accountability. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
Vestas has been named the second most sustainable company in the world. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels.

Additional information
We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible, so please do not hesitate to send your application and at the latest on deadline the June 1st 2024.
Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date
For more information, please reach out to Bjarke Østergaard Bertelsen, Senior Director, Group Legal/Procurement & Product Development on +45 4098 2920.

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are 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. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.