Corporate Legal Advisor

Are you ready to contribute to the renewable energy industry? At Vestas, we are looking for a Corporate Legal Advisor to join our collaborative Legal team. You will work with competition law, intellectual property, and commercial projects, supporting stakeholders across a dynamic, international organization. This role offers the opportunity to drive change, shape future business processes, and be part of Vestas’ global journey toward a more sustainable world.
 

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As a legal advisor in Vestas Group Legal team, you will be a trusted, key advisor on intellectual property, competition law, and strategic decisions where you can truly make a difference and work closely with stakeholders and legal colleagues across Vestas.
You will be empowered to provide commercial, value-creating solutions to complex challenges within the fast-growing renewable industry which allows 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

• Identify, assess, and manage intellectual property matters across the value chain  
• Advise on regulatory matters including EU competition law and various industry specific EU regulation
• Work with university collaborations and other third-party technology development projects
• Lead and drive drafting and negotiation of various commercial contracts
• Support M&A processes and strategic projects 
• Develop and optimize legal guidance and governance, policies and legal templates and continuously share our knowledge and train our colleagues throughout the global Vestas organization

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 competition law, intellectual property law and ideally also with international contracts 

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with multiple stakeholders across the global organization
• 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 
• 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
• Fluent English skills, spoken and written

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 dynamic and international working environment with passionate 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.
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. Our core values are Simplicity, Passion, Collaboration and Accountability. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
 
Additional information
Your primary workplace will be in Aarhus, Denmark.
This position requires up to 10 days of travel per year.
Please note that we review applications on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be amended or withdrawn at any time, including before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application by 3/5/2025. 
For further information, please contact Nis Marinus Dommergaard, Hiring Manager at nimdo@vestas.com.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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 185 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 30,000 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.