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The Offshore Transactions team is part of Vestas Legal, Risk & Compliance team that supports offhore wind turbine sales in Northern Europe. We are now looking to add a Legal Counsel who will act as Specialist for Offshore Transactions in the NCE region, with a focus on the UK and Scottish market.
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 law firms
- 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
- Master of Laws or equivalent
- Qualified lawyer in Scotland or England, with 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 infrastructure contracts
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- An additional legal qualification from and/or experience working in another EU jurisdiction would be a benefit
Competencies
- Good at handling complex contract structures to tight deadlines
- Advanced communication skills
- Effective stakeholder management (commercial, technical, management)
- Strategic thinking and a solution-oriented approach
- Thriving in a varied and busy environment
What we offer
This is an opportunity to work in and impact a company playing a major role in the global renewable energy transition. We offer you a challenging, collaborative, and inspiring environment with great opportunity to further shape and lead your career. Sounds interesting? Then we would like to hear from you.
Additional information
This position will be based in E.Edinburgh, GB. Some travelling will be expected, approximately 15 days per year.
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 21/07/2026.
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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 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 200 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 39,000 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.
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