Lawyer, Global Legal Services

Global Legal Services, APAC Legal and Compliance

Finance > Vestas Legal, Risk & Compliance > Legal & Compliance APAC

Responsibilities
As part of the Global Legal Services team, act as key legal advisor and shared services support to regions within the Vestas network in relation to general commercial and construction contracting activities, including:

• Draft, negotiate and arrange for execution of NDAs
• Draft, negotiate and arrange for execution of construction, service, procurement and commercial contracts such as labor hire agreements, leases, purchase and sale contracts, parent company guarantees, escrow agreements, powers of attorney and contracts for goods and services
• Engaging with legal and non-legal stakeholders in the global Vestas network
• Contract management support in the performance of contracts
• Development of contract templates, guidelines and standards

Qualifications

• Law degree
• Admitted to a recognized bar
• 5+ years' experience in general commercial/contract law at a large law firm or in-house with a major corporation, ideally an international organization

Competencies

• Effective written and spoken English
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the Vestas organization
• Good negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues and the ability to work across cultures and geographies
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships
• Ability to work smoothly with little or no supervision

What we offer
Exciting in-house legal position with opportunities to advance your legal career in commercial and construction law.

Additional Information
We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before the 31st of December 2024.

Additional Benefits

• Fitness Subsidy
• Retirement Benefit Plan

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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.