Paralegal

Do you bring experience in legal administration and legal support towards diverse stakeholders? This is your chance to join an international company and take on a key role in the Legal secretariat team.

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The Legal Secretariat in Vestas Legal, Risk & Compliance situated at the Vestas offices in Copenhagen Towers, is a paralegal function that handles corporate housekeeping and documents across Vestas and manages the formalities relating to signing of documents, in particular sales related documents. The Legal Secretariat further supports several workflows and processes, including the Deal Execution Forum.

Responsibilities 

In the role of Paralegal within the Legal Secretariat, you will be instrumental in assisting the in-house legal team, utilizing your legal administrative skills. In this versatile position, you will:

• Work closely with colleagues to manage legal documentation
• Act as the primary contact for dispute-related matters and provide legal support across multiple areas including Sales
• Be responsible for maintaining and developing legal templates
• Assisting with notarization- and legalization tasks
• Organising case-related materials
• General administration support (e.g., DocuSign, MitID Erhverv and GDPR)  

Qualifications 

To deliver in this role, we believe that you bring the following experience:

• Background as legal administrative assistant, paralegal or in business administration, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Minimum three years of relevant experience in a legal or corporate environment, including experience in legal administration, case management, or legal operations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with legal document management systems
• High-level written and verbal communication skills in Danish and English
• Experience with supporting legal teams in areas such as disputes, contracts and compliance
• Familiarity with Danish legal procedures and documentation standards

Competencies 

To thrive is this role, we believe that you recognize yourself in the below:

• Proficient organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
• High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential and sensitive information
• The capability in managing legal databases, document workflows, and digital archiving with accuracy and structure
• Ability to organize one's own work with a structured approach, while also adept at collaborating with legal and cross-functional teams
• Professional and skillful in representing the legal team when liaising with external counsel, stakeholders, and visitors
• Demonstrated ability to seamlessly navigate shifting priorities and manage multiple tasks in a varied, fast-paced legal setting

What we offer 

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's leading wind turbine producer. We value initiative, collaboration, accountability, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a focus on sustainability and safety, and you will work among colleagues that always support each other.

Additional information 

This position is based in Vestas corporate offices in Copenhagen, Denmark where many other team members and stakeholders are located. The role requires the ability to work on-site at least three days per week.
We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time, including before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply no later than 02/12/2025.

Our commitment to a fair hiring 
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessar contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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.

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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.