Corporate Legal Advisor

As a legal advisor in Vestas Group Legal team you will be a trusted, key advisor on intellectual property, regulatory matters and strategic decisions where you can truly make a difference and work closely with stakeholders and legal colleagues across Vestas.

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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.

Responsibilities
Your tasks and responsibilities will be diverse and include:

• Drafting and negotiating various commercial contracts, including IP related agreements such as turbine sales and service agreements, license agreements and R&D agreements and contracts related to procurement and third-party collaborations
• Support on legal aspects of software development, AI and data governance.
• Support on regulatory matters including competition law and various industry specific EU regulation
• Support M&A processes and strategic projects
• Develop and support business processes, strategies, and best practice governance with a focus on protecting Vestas' IP assets
• Provide sound ad hoc legal advice to internal stakeholders worldwide within a wide range of legal areas as well as handling of disputes
• Perform legal training across Vestas

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law
• +3 years of experience from a major law firm (DK or international) or as an in-house counsel in an international organization, preferably with international experience or exposure
• Experience with intellectual property law and international contracts

Competencies

• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with multiple stakeholders across the global organization
• Fluent English skills, spoken and written
• Solid business understanding combined with a service-minded attitude
• A keen interest in continuously learning and developing
• The aspiration to be an integrated part of our team and willingness to walk the extra mile when needed
• Ability to deliver results and take responsibility
• A natural curiosity for Vestas' products and what enables the renewables agenda and Vestas' business
• Organized and efficient with a good ability to define priorities and figuring out the necessary processes to get things done and create value

What we offer
We offer you a truly global position where your contribution and ability to create results makes a difference in a team that values personal empowerment and great teamwork, and where you will have a great level of responsibility in a collaborative an international working environment with experienced colleagues. We collaborate closely with commercial technical 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.

Additional information
Primary work location is either Aarhus or Copenhagen, Denmark. Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. Please apply online with your letter of motivation and CV as soon as possible – and no later than October 29, 2024
For additional information on the position, please contact Vice President Legal IP, Nis Marinus Dommergaard at +45 4167 0282

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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.

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.