(Senior) Legal Counsel Global Wind Service
Our client is a leading supplier in the field of wind industry and their business can be described as dynamic, fast-paced, flexible and adaptable to their clients’ needs in order to deliver excellent service and results. They have a strong team culture, and they are always looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. The office is located in the east of The Netherlands.
Job description (Senior) Legal Counsel Global Wind Service
Due to continued growth we are looking for a selfstarting Legal Counsel to join the small Legal department in The Netherlands to support the business with all legal matters. With this role you are part of the global Finance, Legal and IT function and you will report to the Head of Legal.
The wind industry is growing rapidly and is an important part of the renewable energy sector. This presents opportunities and challenges: as a Legal Counsel you will work with colleagues from around the world on international projects, from the sales phase to the end of the project. Besides that you will develop and maintain guidelines and procedures and provide training of the internal organisation on contractual and legal matters.
In this versatile role you are responsible for providing support in all legal matters (corporate and commercial) and creating legal awareness within the company. We are looking for a candidate who is a strong communicator and negotiator, with knowledge of general contract law who is able to manage communication, training and legal awareness with key stakeholders, and across the company.
Profile (Senior) Legal Counsel Global Wind Service
- University Master degree in law with at least 5 years of experience in an international commercial organisation or in a law firm;
- Substantial experience in commercial contracting, including drafting and negotiating, preferably of complex international project contracts;
- You like to be challenged by complex legal and contractual questions and you have a commercial approach to their solution;
- You are a teamplayer and you know how to build relationships with colleagues with diverse professional and cultural backgrounds;
- Fluent in both Dutch and English.
We are looking for a real business legal counsel with a hands-on, flexible attitude and able to create legal awareness in a hectic environment. You are willing to travel internationally.
