Legal Advisor, AARHUS (DK) OR LONDON (UK) 

Change the future. Starting with your own.  

Are you interested in an international legal career with focus on offshore wind energy? Would you like to work in a team of highly skilled attorneys where you can develop your legal competences?  

We are looking for a new Legal Advisor to join our Legal & Risk department at our headquarters in Aarhus, Denmark. You will work in a highly skilled team along with various departments across the organisation. 

MHI Vestas wants to do better every day 

With +2500 employees in six different countries, we are one of the leading players in the offshore wind industry. Even if we find ourselves in many different locations one thing remains the same: We prioritise the team spirit and we value the close connection between our employees. We focus on financially viable and sustainable solutions that benefit future generations. Established in 2014, we are a young, diverse and ambitious organisation with an informal and dynamic environment. 

Tasks & responsibilities 

Your areas of responsibility will develop as you increase your competencies, and you will be working closely together with other departments in MHI Vestas Offshore Wind.   

Your main responsibilities will be to:   

• Draft, negotiate and review contracts related to various departments, including Sourcing, Sales, Service and Technology  
• Work with Sales transactions for the sale and service of wind turbines  
• Provide contractual and legal training to various departments of the organisation  
• Provide general legal advice to the organisation  

We will aim for developing your competencies, so you can ultimately negotiate wind turbine transactions for the sale and service of wind turbines. 

Negotiations may take place outside Denmark and thus you must be flexible in relation to travelling.  

Skills & experience 

We expect that you:   

• Have a master’s degree in Law (or other relevant legal degree)   
• Have worked in a legal department of a large corporation and/or in a law firm for preferably 2-5 years  
• Have excellent legal skills and are used to work on a high-quality level  
• Are highly structured and cooperative with a high-stress tolerance  
• Work with the ability to prioritize and focus on both quality and meeting deadlines  
• Have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a team with colleagues having different professional and cultural backgrounds  
• Have a strong commercial mindset and are interested in learning further about commercial and technical issues   

Join us if you… 

...want to work in an international and ambitious company where we work shoulder to shoulder every day to become the global leader in the offshore wind market. You will be part of a dedicated team in an organisation characterised by being ambitious, innovative and professional. 

Apply now 

In case you have questions about the position, please contactHead of Recruitment, Michael Storm, on +45 41249135. Your primary work location will be Aarhus, DK, or London, UK and you should expect some travel activity. Please note that applications are handled on an ongoing basis. So, please send your application and CV as soon as possible using the Apply button on this page. We treat all inquiries confidentially.  

Established in April 2014, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind is a joint venture between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Vestas Wind Systems A/S. Our vision is to be a leading player in the offshore industry by co-developing offshore wind as a financially viable and sustainable energy source to benefit future generations. An international organisation with +2500 employees and HQ in Aarhus, Denmark, we also have offices in the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Sweden.