Legal Counsel

Legal
Midlothian
July 2, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Do you bring experience as a transactional lawyer working with infrastructure contracts? This is an exciting chance to take on a key legal role in the Offshore transactions department.

Finance > Vestas Legal, Risk & Compliance > Offshore Transactions

The Offshore Transactions team is part of Vestas Legal, Risk & Compliance that supports offshore wind turbine sales in Northern Europe. We are looking to add a Legal Counsel who will act as Specialist for Offshore Transactions in the NCE region, with a focus on the UK and Scottish market.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the NCE offshore sales department to negotiate offshore wind transactions
  • Review and analyse tender documents issued by international clients, identifying and addressing legal and contractual risks
  • Draft, review and negotiate turbine sales contracts, usually based on FIDIC Yellow Book, and long term service agreements
  • Manage the support of external law firms
  • Support the contract management and project management teams during transaction execution phases
  • Identify ways to optimise business processes, develop and improve templates, refine company policies and processes, and apply best practices

Qualifications

  • Master of Laws or equivalent
  • Qualified lawyer in Scotland or England, with at least five years of experience as a transactional lawyer in either an international large sized company or an international law firm
  • Previous experience in the renewables sector
  • Knowledge of handling complex infrastructure contracts
  • Fluency in spoken and written English
  • Additional legal qualification or experience working in another EU jurisdiction is a benefit
  • Ability to handle complex contract structures under tight deadlines
  • Advanced communication skills
  • Strategic thinking and a solution oriented approach
  • Thriving in a varied and busy environment

What we offer

This is an opportunity to work in a company playing a major role in the global renewable energy transition. We offer a challenging, collaborative, and inspiring environment with opportunities to further shape and lead your career.

Additional information

This position will be based in Edinburgh, GB. Some travelling will be expected, approximately 15 days per year. We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time, including before the advertised closing date. Please apply no later than 21/07/2026.

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 will help us power the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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