Service In-house Legal Counsel

Legal & Compliance Department ensures that the organization complies with the legal and regulatory requirements of the countries in which it operates, managing legal, social and compliance risks and opportunities across all of Vestas.

Service & Operations legal department works very closely with the Service & Operations department to ensure that the operations and processes are aligned with Vestas Group contract and risk management policies.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal counsel/support in areas related to the business.
• Ensuring regulatory and compliance activities on the organization's products and business activities are conducted ethically and in compliance with relevant regulations, laws and standards.
• Structuring, drafting, evaluation and negotiating and/or approving legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies and other documents.
• Managing contracts with customers, vendors, suppliers, partners, or employees (contract drafting, execution, and analysis, negotiation of the terms and conditions).
• Representing/advocating for the organization in litigation, arbitration, mediation or other disputes.
• Ensuring the legal compliance of the contractual clauses taking into account global, local, regional legal frameworks and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Law degree.
• Demonstrable experience (minimum 3 years) in general commercial law.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese, written and spoken (desirable but not exclusive Spanish).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable experience in contract drafting, review and negotiation.

What We Offer

We offer an exciting job in a progressive, international environment as in-house legal counsel in the world’s most sustainable renewable energy company. You will be working in a fast-growing team which is at the forefront of growth within the wind energy sector.

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 145 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.