Dirección
forma de trabajoAre you looking for an exciting legal role? This opportunity is different from what you have ever seen: it focuses on large scale projects and contract negotiations, with a truly international dimension.
You will be part of an innovative renewable energy company and you will contribute to achieve a de-carbonized future.
Vestas Mediterranean (MED) is a Region within Vestas Wind Systems, covering wind markets in the South Europe, Africa and Middle East, each corresponding to MED clusters. The position has a regional scope and is for a Transactional Lawyer dealing with negotiations and closings of Vestas' supply and installation, EPC and service agreements. The Legal Department provides legal advice in relation to the sale and services transactions which include preparing, negotiating and drafting the transactions documents as well as agreements with the different stakeholders to reach the established business goals.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of the MED legal & Compliance function, the key tasks are the following:
Preparation, negotiation, drafting and finalization of transactional documents (EPCs, Turbine Sales Agreements, Service Agreements) as well as subsequent ancillary documents under such contracts, i.e. parent documentations, lender's direct agreements, escrow agreements, NDAs, etc.,
Ensure and provide continuous legal support for issues arising after transactional documents are signed and during execution phase as well as of any potential litigation,
Provide legal counselling to management with respect to current and future wind sector law & regulations impacts,
Ensure compliance with national legislation, internal rules and group guidelines,
Ensure that the relevant corporate governance is timely and properly applied along the closing of each transaction,
Ensure in coordination with the team that:
the review process and management of commercial opportunities is applied in compliance with the internal mandates obtained on beforehand by the relevant functions
the different tasks for the purpose of the realization of the project be properly allocated and accepted by all stakeholders of the contracting process and within the established deadlines,
Develop and implement good contracting practices, including, providing legal awareness training and creating templates and contract policies.
Qualifications
Master degree in private business law, or equivalent
Solid legal educational background handling/analyzing complex transactions especially relating to construction industry or large-scale projects,
Experience in legal, commercial, and contracting functions with Original Equipment Manufacturers in relation with renewable sector, or especially in the wind energy industry (or other significant experience with handling large-scale international construction, industrial equipment tools, automotive, etc.),
Innovative and independent, but holds demonstrated stakeholder management skills and experience working in a multinational, matrixed organization.
Competencies
• Efficient negotiation skills and capability to deal with intensive negotiation sessions
• Strong ethical principles and compliance focus
• Ability to effectively influence and communicate within all levels of a global organization, as well as third parties, • Ability to prioritize among different urgent matters,
• Ability to examine complex problems and apply legal principles, facts and precedents to recommend adoption of an effective, practical and proper course of action,
• Appetite interest for business related matters and ability to connect the legal dimension with value creation impact,
• General curiosity for the renewable energy sector, sustainable solutions and their associated products,
• High organizational skills
• Ability to work under time sensitive environments,
• Proven commitment to continuous self-improvement,
• Flexibility with travel, based on company needs and goals,
• Commercial mindset and interest in learning more about commercial and technical issues,
• Computer literate (MS Office),
• Fluency: Spanish and English, including legal and business terminology.
What We Offer
We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development within a growing company in the renewable energy industry. The candidate will have a great opportunity to shape their own role of Legal Counsel within Vestas as the company is experiencing continuous growth and is continuously adapting the organization to meet the demands from the market. Vestas is the world leader in wind energy, offering a progressive & innovative environment, underpinned by a solid safety and ethical culture, we highly value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.
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.
